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Rep. Titus Announces $1.9 Million to Reduce Sexual Assault Kit Backlog

Oct 6, 2016 Press Release
October 6, 2016
The funds will increase resources for investigators and prosecutors, provide a statewide assessment of current policies to prevent future backlogs, and create new training programs for law enforcement.

Titus Statement on Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt

Jun 27, 2016 Press Release
June 27, 2016
Rep. Titus issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-3 decision to strike down Texas' HB2.

Rep. Titus Calls for Vote on Equal Pay Legislation

Apr 12, 2016 Press Release
April 12, 2016
On Equal Pay Day, Rep. Titus called for a vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act, a law that would provide legal protections to workers and close loopholes that are currently making it harder for women to earn equal pay for equal work.

U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Passes Bill Titus Co-Sponsored to Reinstate Interment Eligibility for Women Airforce Service Pilots at Arlington National Cemetery

Feb 25, 2016 Press Release
February 25, 2016
A Department of the Army policy from 2015 prohibits Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) burial at Arlington National Cemetery. The legislation would reinstate WASP interment at the cemetery, which the Army allowed between 2002 and 2015.

Rep. Titus Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Human Trafficking

Feb 2, 2016 Press Release
February 2, 2016
The legislation will mandate that airlines provide critical training to flight attendants, pilots and dispatchers for spotting signs of trafficking and reporting incidents to law enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security has a training framework available. Airlines and industry contractors can choose to use the DHS information or create their own based on federal guidelines.The bi-partisan bill, co-sponsored with Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA), comes as human trafficking continues as a growing national problem.

Rep. Titus: 'Spot the Signs and Stop the Crimes'

Feb 2, 2016 Floor Statements
February 2, 2016
The congresswoman delivered a floor speech about a new bill to provide critical training to flight attendants, pilots and dispatchers for spotting and reporting human trafficking.

Titus Invites Director of the VA Center for Women Veterans to Las Vegas for Roundtable Discussion

Apr 6, 2015 Press Release
April 6, 2015
Congresswoman Dina Titus wrote a letter to Elisa Basnight, Director of the Center for Women Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs, inviting her to Las Vegas for a round-table discussion with female veterans from throughout Southern Nevada.

Titus, Costello Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for a Review of Services for Female Veterans

Mar 12, 2015 Press Release
March 12, 2015
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA) of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs led a letter to Richard Griffin, Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs, requesting a review of VA and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies to better identify the needs of female veterans.

Titus Applauds Passage of Legislative Package Combating Human Trafficking

Jan 27, 2015 Press Release
January 27, 2015
Today Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District announced passage of a package of bills aimed at combating human trafficking in the United States and around the world.

Titus Statement on Radical GOP Assault on Women’s Health Care

Jan 22, 2015 Press Release
January 22, 2015
Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement in strong opposition to H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.