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Amodei votes to defund President's executive actions on immigration

January 14, 2015

Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) voted in favor of H.R. 240, the FY 2015 Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill, which included amendments to defund the President's executive action on immigration. The legislation passed 236 to 191. The vote makes good on the House Republican strategy to use a three-month Continuing Resolution (CR) to delay a vote on the DHS appropriations bill until that time it could be passed and sent to a Republican-controlled Senate in the 114th Congress.

Western Caucus Announces Leadership for 114th Congress

January 7, 2015

Press Release

Members of the Congressional Western Caucus announced today that Congressman Cynthia Lummis (WY-At Large) will Chair the caucus for the 114th Congress. Former Chairman Steve Pearce (NM-02) will step into the position of Chairman Emeritus along with Representative Rob Bishop (UT-01). In addition, Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03), Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) were named Vice Chairmen for the upcoming Congress.

Amodei: Sec. Jewell's Ôpolitical attacks' disrespect West, attempt to shift Sage Hen habitat responsibility

December 18, 2014

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CARSON CITY, NEV. – Today, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) responded to Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell's statement regarding a rider in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015 delaying for one year the potential Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing of the Sage Hen. He released the following statement:

Amodei: One-year sage hen delay is necessary and warranted

December 12, 2014

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Today, language introduced by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) to delay for one year any potential Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing of the sage hen was included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, which passed the House 219 to 206. Amodei released the following statement:

House passes government funding bill

December 12, 2014

Press Release

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today voted for and the House passed H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, 219 to 206. The bill would fully fund 11 of 12 regular appropriations bills through September 30, 2015 and would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under a Continuing Resolution (CR) until February 27, 2015.

Success: Northern Nevada lands bills pass Senate, set to become law

December 12, 2014

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a big moment for Northern Nevada, a historic package of lands bills – six introduced by Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-2) and one by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) –passed the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Also included in the defense spending bill was Rep. Horsford's Tule Springs legislation for Southern Nevada. The bills now move on to the President to be signed into law.

House passes Nevada lands bills, again, as part of defense spending bill

December 4, 2014

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Today, a historic package of Northern Nevada lands bills – six introduced by Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-2) and one by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) – passed the House again, this time as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), in a move intended to help the Senate finally bring the legislation up for a vote in the waning days of the 113th Congress.

House Passes Amodei Nevada Native Nations Lands Act

December 1, 2014

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Today, by suspension vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Mark Amodei's (NV-2) H.R. 2455, the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act, which includes six tribal lands measures, as well as a smaller conveyance to the City of Elko.

Amodei statement on the passing of Elko County Commissioner Grant Gerber

October 27, 2014

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ELKO, NEV. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today released the following statement on the passing of Elko County Commissioner Grant Gerber:

Amodei statement on the passing of Nevada Assemblyman Pete Livemore

October 20, 2014

Press Release

I was saddened today to learn of the sudden passing of my friend Pete Livemore. My sincere condolences go out to Laurie and his family.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brian Baluta, 202-225-6155

CARSON CITY, NEV. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) released the following statement today on the passing of Pete Livemore:

"I was saddened today to learn of the sudden passing of my friend Pete Livemore. My sincere condolences go out to Laurie and his family.

"Born in the Pelican State, Pete joined the Marines and made his way West, falling in love with and marrying a Carson City girl. He played a big role in the lives of generations of young people in town, either through his A&W franchise, which was the place to be, or as the president of the Carson Youth Sports Association.

"As a legislator, Pete's first thoughts were for the people in his district. He was most influenced by his constituents and did not play party politics. He always felt he was elected to represent all the people in his district. Pete loved Carson City and was proud to represent the Capital City. Rest in peace, Marine."

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