Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), a member of the House STEM Education Caucus, announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge is an academic competition to inspire and promote innovation in the fields of science, technology engineering, and math (STEM). Par... Read More »

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), author of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022, praised President Biden for announcing his intent to establish Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument during the Tribal Nations Summit by his authority under the Antiquities Act. The Mojave name for Spirit Mountain, Avi Kwa Ame is considered the sacred center of creation b... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) issued the following statement after voting yes on H.J.Res 100 to avoid a potential rail shutdown, as well as voting in favor of an amendment to provide rail workers with seven days of paid sick leave: “Unions are the backbone of this country, including our brothers and sisters on the railroads. They move supplies that are necessary for our everyda... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman David P. Joyce (R-OH) introduced the IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act. This legislation enhances the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to combat human trafficking by permanently establishing the Homeland Security Investigation’s (HSI) Victim Assistance Program to train investigators and specialists. It will also provide support... Read More »

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) announced $3.59 million in funding to the State of Nevada and local and tribal governments in the First District through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. This funding will support community-based clean energy by developing local programming and deploying clean energy tech... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8416, the Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2022. “It is no surprise that climate change is modifying the emergency management la... Read More »

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) announced that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada was awarded $560,000 through the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Program. This grant was funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which Rep. Titus championed. The RTC will use this award to fund a new bus rapid transit line along the B... Read More »

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) announced that Nevada was awarded $21.2 million in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Dispensed through the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help low-income individuals and families pay for home heating costs this winter and cover unpa... Read More »

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) joined the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Isabella Casillas Guzman to host a Small Business Roundtable during Women’s Business Month and Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic women-owned and women-led businesses in Nevada. Women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurial segment in... Read More »

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) announced 3 for Clark County School District to purchase 25 school buses under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. This funding was made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which Rep. Titus championed. This grant will help Clark County School District purchase clean school buses... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), Chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, issued the following statement after President Biden signed the Bulb Replacement Improving Government with High-Efficiency Technology (BRIGHT) Act into law. “Energy-efficient lighting systems will save taxpayer... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), a member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, issued the following statement after President Biden signed the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act into law. “Pets are an essential part of our lives,” said Rep. Titus. “No one should be forced to make the impossible choice between leaving them behind or evacuating to safety in the ... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) introduced the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act. This legislation would protect shops and retailers by targeting flash mob robberies and intricate retail theft schemes. It establishes a coordinated multi-agency response and creates new tools to tackle evolving trends in organized retail theft. “Organized r... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, announced $543.8 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Highway Administration apportionments for Nevada. This funding is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by Rep. Titus. “This historic fun... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, announced a $1.8 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to StartUpNV. This funding will help Nevadans grow their businesses, create jobs, and attract and retain the best and brightest talent l... Read More »