News Releases

Amodei statement on Congressman Steven Horsford's surgery

July 3, 2013

I was dismayed to learn of my friend and colleague's unexpected medical procedure. My thoughts are with Steven and his family for a speedy recovery. I look forward to his return to work so we can together continue to serve the interests of Nevada.

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement after learning of Congressman Steven Horsford's (NV-4) recent surgery:

“I was dismayed to learn of my friend and colleague’s unexpected medical procedure. My thoughts are with Steven and his family for a speedy recovery. I look forward to his return to work so we can together continue to serve the interests of the Silver State in the U.S. House.”

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Amodei urges Senate to prevent student loan rates from doubling

June 28, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today urged the Senate to take action to prevent student loan rates from doubling on millions of borrowers. The House passed H.R. 1911, the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, to stop the rate hike more than a month ago.

Amodei introduces Nevada Native Nations Lands Act

June 26, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced the introduction of H.R. 2455, the Nevada Native Nations Lands Act, which includes seven tribal lands measures, as well as a smaller purchase by the City of Elko.

Amodei media availability to follow immigration roundtable

June 20, 2013

Press Release

Following an immigration roundtable discussion, Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) will hold a media availability at 10:00 a.m. PT on Friday, June 21, 2013, at The Chamber, 449 S. Virginia Street, Reno.

Amodei speech on U.S. House floor in memory of Barbara Vucanovich (VIDEO)

June 11, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today made the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House in memory of former U.S. Representative Barbara F. Vucanovich.

Amodei statement on passing of former U.S. Representative Barbara F. Vucanovich

June 10, 2013

Press Release

As the first person to hold Nevada's Second Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Barbara set the standard for effective public service with humility.

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

June 10, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Representative Barbara F. Vucanovich:

“As the first person to hold Nevada's Second Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Barbara set the standard for effective public service with humility. Nevadans have never been better represented than when Barbara Vucanovich was their Congresswoman. She was a true Nevadan and public servant. Her contributions to the Silver State are a lasting legacy. My sincere condolences to her family.”

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House Judiciary Committee to Holder: Explain discrepancies before Committee

June 6, 2013

Press Release

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and all Judiciary Committee Republicans today sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder requesting that he appear before the Committee on June 18, 2013, or some other time before July 4th.

Amodei offers successful amendment to shift funds to VA Regional Offices with largest backlogs

June 4, 2013

Press Release

Instead of spreading mandatory overtime across the entire VARO system, that funding should be focused like a laser on the 13 states where our veterans are waiting for more than a year to get the benefits they earned and deserve.

NAS Fallon bill on way to becoming law

May 22, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) today announced that H.R. 1169, the NAS Fallon Housing and Safety Development Act, was included in H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, and it passed the Military Personnel Subcommittee.

Reps. Thompson, Heck, Amodei introduce bipartisan bill adding quagga mussels to national invasive species list

May 16, 2013

Press Release

U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5), Joe Heck (NV-3), and Mark Amodei (NV-02) today announced that they introduced H.R. 1823, the Protecting Lakes Against Quagga Act of 2013 which would add quagga mussels to the national list of invasive species.