U.S. CONGRESSMAN DEAN HELLER Representing the 2th Congressional District of Nevada

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Press Releases
  • Heller Urges Long-Term Fix for Geothermal Royalties
    Nov 30, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) urged House appropriators to ensure that any House passed Continuing Resolution includes the necessary provisions to restore geothermal royalties to local counties.  The Office of Management and Budget has determined that under current funding legislation, l... More
  • Heller Supports Unemployment Extension
    Nov 18, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller made the following statement on his support for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act (H.R. 6419) which extends unemployment benefits for an additional three months. “I continue to fight for Nevadans who are struggling to make ends meet.  It is ... More
  • Heller Advocates for Earmark Moratorium
    Nov 9, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement on his support for implementing a Congress-wide earmark moratorium for fiscal year 2012 appropriations.  Heller was one of the original members who advocated for the House Republican Leadership to vote on a conference-wide mora... More
  • Heller, Giffords Pass Bill to Close Drug Smuggling Loop Hole
    Sep 23, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) and U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) passed H.R. 5307, the Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act. Ultralight aircraft are currently utilized by smugglers to bring drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border. "Nevada’s proximity to southwest border states... More
  • Heller Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Numbers
    Sep 20, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) made the following statement on Nevada’s August unemployment rate. "This recession has hit Nevada especially hard. Many Nevadans continue to struggle to pay their bills and keep their homes. It has been over a year and a half since the stimulus bill has pas... More
  • Heller Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment
    Aug 20, 2010  - Today U.S Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) made the following statement on Nevada’s July unemployment numbers. "It has been over a year and a half since the stimulus passed and our economy continues to struggle. Congress should focus on policies that encourage private sector job growth instead of pus... More
  • Heller Statement on the State Bailout Bill
    Aug 10, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) made the following statement on the State Bailout Bill (H.R. 1586). “In February of last year the majority party passed the stimulus bill promising an immediate jolt to the economy and a cap on unemployment at eight percent.  Eighteen months later, as our n... More
  • Heller Statement on the Vote to Extend Unemployment Benefits
    Jul 22, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) made the following statement on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213) which will extend unemployment benefits through November.  Heller voted in favor of the legislation. “Nevadans across the state are struggling to get by.  While ... More
  • Heller Statement on the Passing of Governor Kenny Guinn
    Jul 22, 2010  - U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) made the following statement on the news of Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn’s passing. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Governor Guinn.  I had the privilege of serving with Kenny while Secretary of State and was proud to have called him my friend.  His s... More
  • Heller Statement on Nevada’s Unemployment Rate
    Jul 19, 2010  - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) made the following statement on the June unemployment numbers. "The latest unemployment numbers for Nevada are very disheartening. While Nevadans continue to struggle to make ends meet, Congress is currently scheduled for a six week break over August and S... More