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Rep. Mark Amodei of Nevada and 18 other Republicans in the House are calling for an investigation of reports Homeland Security is releasing illegal immigrants within the U.S. The signers are all members of the House Appropriations Committee.

Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, said he voted for the measure because shutting down the government would not achieve anything.

As Americans from all over the country gather in Las Vegas for one of our greatest cultural traditions, the National Finals Rodeo, members of Congress are also convening here to discuss important issues facing Nevada and states across the West.

Congressman Mark Amodei made a stop in Fallon last week, speaking to local Rotarians in a brief update on several issues.

U.S. Reps. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Mark Amodei (R-NV) introduced legislation designed to help homebuyers access higher loan limits on low-interest housing loans.

Congressmen John Garamendi (D-CA) and Mark Amodei (R-NV) on Oct. 22 introduced the “Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act.” This legislation is a commonsense solution to empower our federal agencies to be responsible stewards of our lakes and waterways, which is vital to the preservation of Lake Tahoe,” Rep. Amodei said in the release.

Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., who might be the only politician known statewide who isn’t running for governor, pointed out that the bill was a product of efforts in Douglas County. It didn’t come from on high, but as a result of hard negotiation.

GOP Reps. Andrew Garbarino and Mark Amodei are leading the effort on a resolution in support of Columbus Day, saying they believe the federal holiday should continue to commemorate the Italian explorer for his role in discovering America amid the left-wing push to make it Indigenous Peoples’ Day.