Catherine Cortez Masto
Senator for Nevada · Democratic · United States
“In recognition of his contributions to the university, he was made a lifetime member of the UNR Foundation Board of Trustees, and he received a Professional Achievement Award from the school in 2012. Ed passed away on August 23, 2026, with his family and loved ones by his side.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Of course, this work isn't done alone, and BGCTM has an extensive track record of collaborating with partners across our community to further enrich the programs and family services they offer.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“As we celebrate 25 years of Get Outdoors Nevada, I want to recognize all of their dedicated staff and leadership who have passionately advocated for outdoor exploration and preservation in Nevada. Their work has brought the entire community together to preserve our public lands through volunteer work and education.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“During visits over the years, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the club's dedication to not only providing a safe environment for kids to go before and after school and during school breaks, but also to creating an atmosphere encouraging growth and development beyond the traditional classroom setting.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“BGCTM also has a long history of going above and beyond to answer the call of families most in need in our region, serving up to 600,000 meals to youth every year, providing upwards of 90,000 bus rides to club locations, delivering gifts and family meals during the holiday season, and never turning away a family for an inability to pay th…”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“In partnership with Nevada's public land agencies, just last year, they were able to collect 15,056 pounds of trash, engage 3,035 volunteers, and coordinate 7,204 hours of service.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
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“As we celebrate 25 years of Get Outdoors Nevada, I want to recognize all of their dedicated staff and leadership who have passionately advocated for outdoor exploration and preservation in Nevada. Their work has brought the entire community together to preserve our public lands through volunteer work and education. I also want to thank Alan O'Neill, who founded the Outside Las Vegas Foundation and served as its first executive director for his work to make this milestone possible and his lifetime commitment to our public lands. I am proud to celebrate this important anniversary. Thank you to Get Outdoors Nevada for their immense time and dedication given to Nevada over the last 25 years. Their work is vital to conserving Nevada's public lands so they can be enjoyed by all for years to come. ____________________”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“In partnership with Nevada's public land agencies, just last year, they were able to collect 15,056 pounds of trash, engage 3,035 volunteers, and coordinate 7,204 hours of service. Beyond community cleanups, they directly connect local students and teachers to southern Nevada's unique ecosystems through their ``Learning in Nature'' program, which offers classroom programs and outdoor field trips. These tailored educational sessions explore vital topics ranging from local biodiversity and pollinator conservation to career paths in environmental fields. Ultimately they continue to work toward a world where everyone has access to, benefits from, and cares for our shared outdoor spaces.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Get Outdoors Nevada, a nonprofit organization based in southern Nevada. For 25 years, Get Outdoors Nevada has provided education and facilitated community volunteer services. Originally founded as the Outside Las Vegas Foundation, in 2018, it became Get Outdoors Nevada and broadened its mission to support all of Nevada's outdoor experiences.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens is certainly no small feat, but it is a mission BGCTM has always taken in stride. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the club remained open to support the children of essential workers and extended their daily hours, yet another example of BGCTM answering the call when our community needed them most. The club has cemented its legacy as an organization leading the charge on serving children and families across our region. I look forward to our continued work together, in addition to celebrating their achievements for many years to come. ____________________”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Of course, this work isn't done alone, and BGCTM has an extensive track record of collaborating with partners across our community to further enrich the programs and family services they offer. This drive to serve our community is fueled by an incredibly dedicated staff across northern Nevada, spearheaded for nearly 31 years by Chief Executive Officer Mike Wurm who has been the catalyst for so much of the growth BGCTM has seen under his leadership. The club is also fortunate to benefit from a deeply involved board of directors and young leaders committee, regularly earning awards for their 100 percent giving status. For each of these reasons and more, BGCTM continues to serve as a model to Boys & Girls Clubs across the county, and I am grateful for their tireless work to support families across the Silver State.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“BGCTM also has a long history of going above and beyond to answer the call of families most in need in our region, serving up to 600,000 meals to youth every year, providing upwards of 90,000 bus rides to club locations, delivering gifts and family meals during the holiday season, and never turning away a family for an inability to pay the membership fee. Furthermore, the club offers parenting classes to help foster healthy family structures, provides accessible mental health services to families and staff through their Bright Futures Wellness Center, creates in-house workforce training opportunities to help youth develop their employability skills, and even administers college scholarships to students pursuing higher education.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“In addition to introducing a wide variety of new programs and options for families over the last 50 years, BGCTM has never shied away from the challenge of serving children and families throughout every corner of our State. Pushing well beyond the boundaries of the Truckee Meadows, the club expanded services to our State's rural communities in 2008 and has since grown to operate clubhouses and school sites throughout Fernley, Ely, Tonopah, Lovelock, and Winnemucca--in addition to the many sites across Washoe County.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“During visits over the years, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the club's dedication to not only providing a safe environment for kids to go before and after school and during school breaks, but also to creating an atmosphere encouraging growth and development beyond the traditional classroom setting. Originally introduced to the Reno-Sparks community as a place for boys to play organized sports, attend special events, receive tutoring, or join a leadership society, the club was created as a positive outlet for boys to direct their energy and promote the overall development of a young person. In 1983, the club officially expanded to welcome girls to the organization, and they formally became known as the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to recognize a significant milestone for the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for infants, youth, and teens across northern Nevada for the last 50 years. Founded in 1976 as the Truckee Meadows Boys' Club with just one location in the center of town, BGCTM has grown to become a second home to nearly 14,500 youth in more than 55 locations across northern Nevada.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“In recognition of his contributions to the university, he was made a lifetime member of the UNR Foundation Board of Trustees, and he received a Professional Achievement Award from the school in 2012. Ed passed away on August 23, 2026, with his family and loved ones by his side. He is survived by his daughter Shelly, son Branan, four grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years JoAnn, who passed away in March of 2006. In later years, he found joy and companionship with my mother Joanna Cortez. Throughout my time knowing Ed, he was always dedicated to putting Nevada first and holding conversations with everyone, no matter their political party or background. I know he will be missed by his family, loved ones, and everyone who has had the honor of knowing him. ____________________”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, today I rise to honor the life and legacy of Edward Earl Allison, who passed away in Reno, NV, on August 23, 2026. Ed's long career in government and journalism carried him from his hometown of Carson City to the halls of Congress in Washington, DC, and back to his beloved Nevada. Along the way, Ed inspired countless Nevadans to pursue public service and will be remembered as a great friend to many.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3657 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration.”
Senate16 September 2026Source ↗
“Shining a light on a system full of unnecessary delays will streamline the process, promote efficiency, and ensure accountability. And it is time we actually do this. There is a bipartisan fix for it. So let's get it done. It is common sense that will make a meaningful difference in Americans' lives. I thank my colleague for joining me on these two bills and bringing them forward.”
Senate16 September 2026Source ↗
“The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, regulates over 1,600 hydropower projects at over 2,500 dams. These facilities are required to relicense every 30 to 50 years. Because of some bureaucratic delays and redtape, the hydropower licensing process takes an average of 7 to 10 years. And if that is not bad enough, those delays are expected to double in the next decade. That is just unacceptable. It is time to hold FERC accountable and to provide transparency for the hydropower industry. That is where our Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act comes in. I am so proud to have Senator Daines colead this with me. This bipartisan legislation would require FERC to report annually to Congress on the status of the licensing process for each hydropower dam with a pending application.”
Senate16 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I want to start by thanking my colleague Senator Daines for bringing these bills forward today. In the West, reliable water and energy costs, they are not partisan issues. We all need to come together to find solutions. As costs continue to rise, we have to adopt an all-of-the-above approach to energy production. That includes expanding America's hydropower capabilities. Hydropower is cheap, it is clean, and it is reliable. American hydropower already produces enough electricity to power up to 24 million homes. It employs over 66,000 people nationwide. Nevada's own Hoover Dam provides electricity for more than a million people throughout the Southwest. Unfortunately, hydropower projects are currently struggling under a burdensome relicensing process.”
Senate16 September 2026Source ↗
“As we celebrate 50 years of the NUWC Division, Keyport's Operating Site in Hawthorne, I want to recognize the employees who have carried out this mission over the past five decades. Their work often happens far from the public eye, but it is essential to supporting our sailors and maintaining the strength and readiness of our Navy. I am proud to join the people of Mineral County and Nevadans across our State in celebrating this important anniversary. To the current and former employees of the NUWC Division, Keyport's Operating Site in Hawthorne, thank you for your tireless service, your commitment to our Navy, and your dedication to defending our Nation and promoting peace and security around the world. Congratulations on 50 years of exceptional service, and happy anniversary to the Guardians Beneath the Waves. ____________________”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“Though they are hundreds of miles from the ocean, their work has had an important impact on the readiness of our Navy and the security of our Nation and its allies. The Hawthorne Operating Site's early work included helping with mine storage and maintenance, and today, it supports logistics and supply, demilitarization, and depot-level repairs for the Navy's mine force. This 50th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the long history of the installation and the community that has grown alongside it. Originally established as the Naval Ammunition Depot Hawthorne in 1930, the site has been an important part of Mineral County and Nevada for nearly a century. During World War II, it served as a primary staging ground for munitions supporting our forces in the Pacific, highlighting Nevada's important contribution to our Nation's defense.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport's Hawthorne Operating Site. For 50 years, the dedicated men and women of the Hawthorne Operating Site have supported the U.S. Navy from right here in the Nevada desert.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“He organized an annual Thanksgiving fundraiser in the attorney general's office to donate turkeys to families in need. He was a mentor for all who came through his office door and made it a point to befriend all the staff members and their families. To brighten everyone's day, Jim made it a point to share humorous articles of news with his colleagues, a practice he continued into retirement. These news breaks were timely, unannounced, and always appreciated. On July 21, 2026, Jim passed away at the age of 77 due to esophageal cancer. He faced his illness with courage, resilience, and heart. Jim is survived by his family members, including David, Karen, and Katherine. I know his family will miss him dearly. I am deeply grateful for Jim's dedicated service and his years of friendship.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“He was a highly rated attorney and an expert on all things pertaining to Nevada government and our State laws. Outside of work, Jim was an avid athlete and outdoorsman. He ran marathons and competitively dived. Despite a couple of joint replacements, he would often organize adventures with his friends and coworkers that involved hikes up Jobs Peak, Mount Rose, and C-Hill in Carson City. Even after his retirement in 2014, Jim retained his passion for adventure. Jim successfully completed a tandem skydive, did gunsmith work for his friends, and was always with his rescue dogs, whom he loved dearly. Along with his distinguished career and busy personal life, Jim was committed to helping everyone around him. Jim would give a stranger the shirt off his back.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“In 1982, Jim began working in the Nevada Attorney General's Office. Jim ultimately served under four State attorneys general. Jim's work in the office was marked by his extremely capable representation of the Governor, other State officials, and different departments and agencies of the State. He drafted numerous significant opinions issued by the office and rose through the ranks in office, retiring as chief of staff to the attorney general. During my tenure as Nevada's attorney general, Jim served as my chief of staff and as special assistant attorney general. Jim always displayed a strong sense of humility about himself and a deep empathy for others. These admirable qualities coupled with his commonsense, diligent, and straightforward practice of law resulted in Jim being one of the most respected lawyers in Nevada.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, today I rise to honor the memory of my friend James Thomas Spencer. Jim, as he was known amongst friends, served the great State of Nevada for nearly 35 years. Anyone who was lucky enough to encounter Jim would tell you the same thing: Jim was a loyal friend and a diligent professional who took extraordinary care in everything he did. Jim was born on October 23, 1948, in Redlands, CA. Following his service in the Army and his legal education, Jim moved to Nevada.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“But I hope, and I ask my Republican colleagues to join me in protecting these small businesses and families from these harmful tariffs. If I am hearing it in my State, I know, my colleagues, you are all hearing it in your States as well. So if there is an opportunity to work together, please don't rubberstamp Donald Trump's harmful agenda. Let's work together so we are actually working on behalf of American families and ensuring that these small businesses can keep their doors open. I yield the floor.”
Senate29 April 2025Source ↗
“He doesn't want to have to pass higher costs onto his customers. But if Trump's erratic tariff agenda continues, he may have no choice. Trump says Americans must accept short-term pain for long-term gain. But what is there to be gained if hard-working Nevadans have to close the doors of their businesses? I think to myself: If it has only been 100 days, how much damage is he going to potentially cause in the next 100 days, in the 1,361 days left in his term? It has been 100 days, and small businesses across the country may soon be faced with having to close up shop. I think about what is going to happen to my small business owners, the ones I just talked about: Juanny, Mark, Santy, Kristen, and the others. Will they make it through the rest of Trump's term? I don't have the answer.”
Senate29 April 2025Source ↗
“Whether people are staying home because they don't have the room in their budgets for a vacation or international tourists are choosing other destinations, Trump's economic agenda is threatening to crater our $2 trillion tourism economy. That hurts small businesses. And when they can't keep up because costs are rising because they have fewer patrons or because of the higher cost of importing their supplies, these small businesses are forced to raise their prices. They don't want to have to, but they are forced to raise prices and pass the burden on to customers, everyday Americans. It is just unsustainable. The same sentiment is echoed in the northern part of our State. In Reno, I spoke to Mark. He is a small coffee shop owner who is already asking himself how he can continue to navigate everyday operations amid this uncertainty.”
Senate29 April 2025Source ↗
“All three of these are women-owned shops that serve specialty drinks and incredible foods to Nevadans, from coffee and boba to tacos. In Vegas, as you may know, travel and tourism are the backbone of our economy. When people come to Las Vegas, they don't just visit the Strip. They go to Chinatown. They go to the Arts District and all over the valley to patronize our small businesses. For many businessowners like Juanny, like Santy, and like Kristen, their margins are already razor-thin, and tourism is key to meeting their bottom line. But because of President Trump's blanket tariffs, we are already seeing a decline in visitors coming to Las Vegas.”
Senate29 April 2025Source ↗
“These are our mom-and-pop shops. They are entrepreneurs. They are the lifeblood of our economy and are part of the fabric of every community across this country. And it is these small businesses that are bearing the brunt of President Trump's destructive tariffs. Now, don't get me wrong. I believe that targeted tariffs on our adversaries can be a useful tool to protect American jobs and our national security. But these blanket tariffs are just the opposite. These last 2 weeks, while back home in Nevada, I got a firsthand account of what small businesses are dealing with because of these tariffs. I have heard concerns and visited with three small business owners in Las Vegas: Juanny, Santy, and Kristen--separate business owners.”
Senate29 April 2025Source ↗
“He has directed Elon Musk and his unqualified, loyalist DOGE team to fire more than 121,000 Federal employees who deliver essential services, including everyone from firefighters who should be fighting the fires that happened in the West to scientists researching cures to deadly diseases. Donald Trump is pushing House and Senate Republicans to rubberstamp a plan to cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid in order to give tax cuts to billionaires, and, on top of all of that, he has created endless chaos and uncertainty. I can go on and on. That is just how much damage President Trump has caused to our country in his first 100 days in office. But I want to take some time to focus on the impact that his economic agenda is having on our small businesses. I am from Nevada, where there are almost 300,000 small businesses.”
Senate29 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam President, listening to my colleagues, I am reflecting on last year, when President Trump was campaigning in--I want to say it was Bozeman, MT--and I remember he said: ``Starting on day one,'' in his administration, he said, ``we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods.'' That is what he said. Well, it has been 100 days since he entered the White House, and here is what he has given us so far. His tariffs are increasing costs for the average family by more than $4,000 a year. He has slashed billions from programs that everyday Americans rely on, including $1 billion for mental health care services.”
Senate29 April 2025Source ↗
“I think it is important we stand with Israel at all levels, including ensuring that they are not tariffed, there is no tariff against them. It is very, very simple here. And I think targeted tariffs make sense. I don't quite understand the continued partisan conversation here. But at the end of the day, I am hopeful that many of my colleagues still want to work in a bipartisan way on issues that reflect not only who we are as a country but will still be working to address protection for our allies and, at the same time, protecting our economy. I am disappointed in the objection today. I yield the floor.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“I appreciate my colleague being here to object. I don't think he actually read the resolution. The real focus was on how we address tariffs against Israel and Ukraine. I appreciate his partisan argument, but I think he also neglected to represent that there are Democrats that opposed Bernie Sanders' bill, and I was one of them. I think it is important we work in a bipartisan way to move this country forward. I am also a Democrat that supports bringing manufacturing back to my State. You are welcome to come to Nevada anytime and see what we have done around the work that is essential. I think what I am looking for in this time is common sense, working across the aisle where we see it to show the American public that, yes, we can still function and work together on moving forward.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“He did this without any advice and consent from Congress, and that was a mistake. It was a mistake that our allies in need of aid are paying the price for. We have an opportunity to rectify a small part of this error right now and exempt Israel and Ukraine from these oppressive tariffs that could do significant damage to their already hurting economies. Really, this shouldn't be a partisan issue. It is a national security issue. Let's come together and protect our allies who rely on our help from these harmful tariffs. I hope my Republican colleagues can join me. Mr. President, as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 1364; that the bill be considered read three times and passed, and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“And while our ally Israel got slapped initially with a 17- percent tariff, even though we maintain a free-trade agreement with them, their adversary Iran got tariffed at a mere 10 percent. I will admit, as I am sitting here right now, I just saw that Donald Trump changed his mind again and is telling countries around the world they now have to have a 10-percent tariff. He just made a major trade decision action via a tweet as I was sitting here to provide a stand with Israel and Ukraine. Let me just say, those actions by this administration are just bad for our economy. It is outrageous, and it is bad for U.S. credibility. It is just clear there was very little thought put into President Trump's major, potentially catastrophic, gamble with the global economy.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise to talk about President Trump's tariffs and how they are ruining confidence in our economy. They are raising prices on all of our families, and they are hitting our allies for no reason. We all know that tariffs can be a useful tool to protect critical American manufacturing and combat our enemies. Targeted tariffs on adversaries like communist China or Iran can actually work to our advantage. And it is natural for us to have trade deficits with countries that have smaller economies because they just can't afford to pay for quality American goods. We are always going to buy more cheap goods from less wealthy countries than they are going to be able to buy from us. Even my Republican colleagues have acknowledged this. This is why President Trump's blanket tariffs just make no sense.”
Senate9 April 2025Source ↗
“But when President Trump came into office, the first thing he said was he was going to lower those costs for our families. That is not his priority, and that is not what he is doing. And that is why we have to shine a light on this. That is why I am so proud of my colleagues for standing up and making sure the American public knows that they are coming after your healthcare, and they are coming after your retirement, and they are coming after you so that they can pay for these tax cuts for billionaires. With that, I yield the floor.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“But, remember, when they started, they got handed an economy from the previous administration that was going strong. They had just come out of a pandemic and were trying to turn everything around. Was it perfect? No. But we were working on addressing the challenges facing this country. I know. I know my colleague from Michigan knows this. Our family's prices are too high. Costs are high. We have got to focus on them. We have to lower those costs. These tax cuts should be about them, more money in their pocket. We started doing that around healthcare, capping the cost of insulin, making sure that those Big Pharma companies would negotiate with us, and we can keep those prescription drugs down. We started that process. We have more to do. I know that.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“So I am just going to stay home and not work, and you just continue to pay the same amount that you were paying for college, and I will just live off of that. That was a great example one of our papers put out--a journalist put out--because that is exactly what the Republicans are trying to do here. This is it. And, remember, they are next going to come and try to lift the debt ceiling--more debt--to pay for this. This is the party of fiscal responsibility--think about this--at a time when our economy is already in a free fall because of these crazy tariffs. And, by the way, if you care about your retirement and your 401(k), you are watching that stock market because that is in free fall. That is what this administration, that is what these Republicans are bringing you.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Thank you, the great Senator from Michigan. Let me say, I am so pleased that she brought this up because it is a gimmick. It is a gimmick that they are playing right now that somehow the $7 trillion in tax cuts that they want to give to billionaires is not going to add to our deficit or debt. Remember, these are the Republicans, the party of fiscal responsibility, and it is not going to add to our deficit or our debt. This is the perfect example. I have read this in the papers--a perfect example of what this means. This is like you are a parent, and you have put your daughter through college for 4 years. She comes home, and she says: Oh, well, you are already paying for it. So it is not really an additional cost for you.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“But here is the deal: If Medicaid funding in Nevada is cut, not only will those rural health clinics close that I talked about, but here is the thing people forget: We would have fewer providers because they would not be incentivized to come to my State and treat patients. They are going to figure out where they can go and still survive. Remember, our providers have still to survive and make a living, and they want to treat patients. So we are going to have a provider issue in my State. I don't know if that is an issue for Michigan, but it is something that goes hand in hand with Medicaid cuts because I hear from my providers as well.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“And I know she is seeing the same. I do want to pose for her this thought, though, that it is not just the individuals. We know there is real-life impact, and we see it. We hear it in our offices. We are getting those calls. We are meeting with individuals. We know them. We know them. They are our neighbors. They are our friends. We know them when we are home. Here is what people forget, though. I know in Nevada we already don't have enough providers in Medicaid. We don't have enough providers in the program to begin with. Expanding the number of healthcare providers in Nevada really has been a priority of mine. That is why I am leading legislation-- bipartisan legislation--with my colleague Senator Cassidy from Louisiana to support graduate medical education programs.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“That is right. And I thank my colleague from Michigan because it is true. I mean, I can tell you, in February, I spoke with Madison from Nevada. She has stiff-person syndrome. This is the disease that impacts all her muscles and her breathing, and she has had to be on a ventilator seven times. She wouldn't be here today without Medicaid, which provides her with home healthcare. Madison's sister Trisha was with her that day when she had to deal with such--and this is trauma. Healthcare is trauma in somebody's life. If Madison's Medicaid coverage ends, she would have to go live with her sister and depend on her for care. She would be forced to move away from her community and her whole life. Madison needs, really, Medicaid to live her life to the fullest. Like my colleague from Michigan says, these are real people that will be impacted.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“To the Senator from Michigan, Senator Slotkin, I know, like my State, they call it a swing State. It is a swing State. We have voters we represent who are Republicans, Democrats, Independents. It really isn't about your party; it is about healthcare and access to healthcare in this country. So, to my colleague from Michigan, I am curious what she is seeing and the impact that the Medicaid cuts that we are talking about would have to your constituents, the people you represent in Michigan.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“So I know it is not unique, and my hope is that my colleagues and my Republican colleagues who care like I do--and I know they do about their constituents--are going to address this issue, and we are going to work together so we can protect Medicaid. But I would like the opportunity to engage in a colloquy with one of my colleagues who is here today, the Senator from Michigan.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“I know I am not the only State that is dealing with this, and I will tell you--and some of my colleagues I know, and I have talked to them. Whether you are Republican or Democrat, we have talked about this. It is devastating for our urban areas, and it would devastate my rural communities and every rural community across this country. If you live in a rural community in my State, you have very little access to healthcare so you want to keep those clinics open because, if you don't, then you are driving 4 hours just to get your healthcare somewhere if--if--you have the ability to get there and to drive there.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Not only would it devastate this health center, but I said: Who are these people who are coming to you? Do you know who they are? They are people who are working at Amazon. They are people who are working at Amazon and Walmart who have to get Medicaid because the billionaire owners of these organizations don't care enough to provide them healthcare. This is outrageous, but these are the people whom we are talking about. Let me just say, last month, I met with a group of obstetricians from Northern Nevada. Medicaid is the largest payer for maternity services in my State. In 2023, there were 13,206 babies and their mothers who had access to essential healthcare. Nevada Medicaid does postpartum coverage up to 12 months, thanks to the American Rescue Plan, and now the Republicans and Donald Trump want to take it all away.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Let me be very clear: Nearly half of all Nevada Medicaid enrollees--that is 380,000 people--are people with jobs and their dependents. Now, I want to put a fine point on this because I have to just call this out. This is just a crazy notion because I have met these families. I met a woman. She and her husband are working. They are both working full time. Their daughter has a rare disease. Without Medicaid, they would not be able to afford the medication and access to healthcare that she needs. I have visited, in my State, clinics--FQHCs, clinics--federally qualified health centers--in the north and the south. I was in the Northern Nevada one just 3 weeks ago. I was looking at the individuals who were coming in for care, and I asked them: How would you be impacted by Medicaid?”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“This includes one in six adults, three in eight children, four in seven nursing home residents, and one-third of people with a disability. I also know that 66 percent of adults in Nevada who benefit from Medicaid work for a living and that 43 percent of our births are covered by Medicaid. In Nevada, 17,600 Medicaid enrollees use home- and community-based services and long-term services to support them--these are seniors; these are people with disabilities-- and nearly 40 percent of all children in Nevada are covered by Medicaid and CHIP. You heard my colleague from Rhode Island say this, and I also want to dispel this notion that people on Medicaid are somehow lazy, and they don't want to work, and they are just somehow milking the system.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Now, Nevadans and so many across the country are being told these cuts are going to come from cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid. Well, that would be great if it were true. Let me just put the fine print on this. I am all for getting rid of waste, fraud, and abuse within government programs, and I know that many States-- actually, all States--including the Attorney General's Office in the State of Nevada, actually have a Medicaid fraud unit that goes after that fraud and waste that we see across the country. Every State has one. But here is the simple truth: We are not going to find $880 billion in pay-fors by only cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid. To shrink this essential program down by nearly $1 trillion, President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress actually have to gut Medicaid.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“The Republican plan to extend the 2017 Trump tax law will cost $5.5 trillion, including interest, and the budget resolution Senate Republicans introduced this week allocates an additional $1.5 trillion for tax breaks to be crafted by the Finance Committee, Republicans, and the Trump administration. This brings a total cost for over 10 years of the Republican tax plan to about $7 trillion--$7 trillion in deficit and debt. They are doing this to give tax cuts to billionaires. In order to pay for it, one of the things--and you are hearing us talk about this--is they want to slash Medicaid in this country by almost $1 trillion. You have heard this term ``$880 billion'' because that is what the House has sent to their committee to say we need to find some way to pay for these $7 trillion in tax cuts that we want to give to billionaires.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I am joining my colleagues today because Nevada's healthcare and America's healthcare is really not up for negotiation. On Wednesday--and I want to recognize this--Senate Republicans released their budget plan to pay for President Trump's billionaire tax cuts. You have heard everybody talking about that. We have been on the floor. This is so important for the American public to understand what is at stake because, really, we can't let them fool you with some bureaucratic language to make them seem less devastating than these impacts really are or to use some sort of math gimmick. Here are the facts--and let me say, on April 3, 2025, we just received from the Joint Committee on Taxation that which shows that President Trump and his Republican followers in the Senate really want to add almost $7 trillion to our national debt.”
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