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LAS VEGAS - Amid reports that members of the California National Guard are being forced to repay enlistment bonuses given during the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, will join with member
WASHINGTON - After passing the House and Senate unanimously, legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) to name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Laughlin, Nevada in honor of Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean was signed into law by President Obama.
Bill exempts residents of counties with only one insurance carrier from individual mandate penalty
WASHINGTON -- In the wake of the news of large insurers leaving the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges, reducing coverage options, and increasing costs for individuals and families, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) along with Congressmen Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Cresent Hardy (NV-04) today introduced legislation to spare Nevadans from an unfair tax under that law.
Bill includes Heck's Career and Technical Education Equity Act; Will boost Nevada CTE funding
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today applauded House passage of H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, legislation that reauthorizes the Carl D.
WASHINGTON - As the House and Senate return to Washington to resume negotiations on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17), Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today reiterated his support for providing troops with the full 2.1% pay increase as required by law.
Included in larger House, Senate-passed housing reform package; Second Heck bill signed into law this Congress; Bill ends flawed HUD formula that puts low-income, disabled veterans at risk of losing home
WASHINGTON -- Legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) called the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act (H.R. 1816) was signed into law Friday as part of H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. The House passed the bill by a vote of 427-0 in February and the Senate approved the measure on July 15.
Bill fully funds PILT; supports preventing, combating wildfires; blocks harmful regulations like Waters of the U.S., sage grouse land management plan
WASHINGTON - As the House continues to work through the Appropriations process, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today applauded House passage of H.R. 5538, the Department of the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2017.
Bills prevent purchase of heavy water from Iran; expand sanctions on Iran for ballistic missile program, support for international terrorism, human rights violations
WASHINGTON - As the world marks one year since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between Iran and Western nations, led by the United States, was signed, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today backed a series of House actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Legislation simplifies FAFSA process, increases access to medical school for students at HSIs
WASHINGTON -- Two education bills introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today passed the House of Representatives on unanimous bipartisan voice votes.
Amendment ensures Nevada receives its share of federal CTE funding
WASHINGTON - As part of his continued efforts to strengthen the education system for Nevadans, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today added an amendment to H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which passed the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.