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The House Natural Resources Committee today passed two bills introduced by Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2): H.R. 2455, the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act, includes seven tribal lands measures, as well as a smaller purchase by the City of Elko. And H.R. 3716, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act, would approve an agreement reached by the two parties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) gave the following remarks today on the House Floor:

The House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee today passed its fiscal year 2015 bill, which would provide annual funding for the Treasury Department, the Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission and several other agencies.

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced the following new additions to his official office staff:

To the families of officers Beck and Soldo and the third victim, please know that all of Nevada grieves with you. Our thoughts, heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you in the wake of this senseless tragedy.

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) released the following statement after learning of the passing of former Carson City Mayor Marv Teixeira:

Kc Meyer, a senior at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno, was selected as Nevada's second district winner in the 33rd annual Congressional Art Competition.

This Memorial Day weekend, we enjoy freedom that was purchased with the sacrifice of those who died during service in the U.S. Armed Forces. As Americans reflect on what that sacrifice means to us, I think it is right that we also consider a loss of life that appears to have been wholly unnecessary.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement in observation of Memorial Day:

“This Memorial Day weekend, we enjoy freedom that was purchased with the sacrifice of those who died during service in the U.S. Armed Forces. As Americans reflect on what that sacrifice means to us, I think it is right that we also consider a loss of life that appears to have been wholly unnecessary.

“The recent allegations that delayed care may have led to patient deaths at several VA facilities across the country are upsetting and disheartening. There is plenty of culpability to go around, starting with the current administration and its predecessors, who are responsible all day, every day for running the VA. However, it needs to be said that Congressional oversight failed our veterans, as well. To those who have served -- in memory of the deceased and in honor of the living -- we owe you an apology.

“When it comes to making good on our promises to veterans, I am grateful for the small successes I have witnessed in the short time I have been here. But clearly, there is much work to be done. The men and women we memorialize on this day did not give their lives so that our veterans could receive such poor treatment. You have earned a much higher standard of oversight for your health care system than has been undertaken to date.”           

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