Search Results

• Federal money coming to Nevada for water infrastructure | Representative Susie Lee
  https://susielee.house.gov/media/in-the-news/federal-money-coming-nevada-water-infrastructure
  ...The legislation will also bring an additional $20 million in annual funding to operate the Las Vegas Wash, the valley’s primary drainage channel that carries around 200 million gallons of water daily to Lake Mead. The legislation increases the authorization ceiling for $40 million to $60 million. Southern Nevada is among a small number of places to recycle indoor water on “a community-wide scale,” according to the Southern Nevada Water Authority. ...
• KTNV: Congresswoman Susie Lee discusses concerns over potential federal funding cuts to Medicaid | R
  https://susielee.house.gov/media/in-the-news/ktnv-congresswoman-susie-lee-discusses-concerns-over-potential-federal-funding
  ..."These cuts won't just affect a few people, and that's what I want to be clear about. We are talking about nearly 40% of children in our state, 811,000 Nevadans, who access insurance through Medicaid. Literally, we know that without Medicaid, lives are on the line," said Lee. Channel 13 also reached out to Governor Joe Lombardo for a statement on the Medicaid issue on Thursday, and we still haven't heard back. ...
• Swalwell Proposes Bill To Slash Student Loan Interest Rate To Zero | Representative Swalwell
  https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/swalwell-proposes-bill-slash-student-loan-interest-rate-zero-0
  ..."Congress can no longer ignore the growing student loan debt crisis we have in this country," said Swalwell. "We can return billions back to our economy if we just reform the way some 40 million individuals pay back their student loans. There's no reason the federal government should be profiting off of students. By bringing the interest rate down to zero we can give borrowers a fighting chance to pay back their loans and participate in our economy." ...
• Congresswoman Lee Named to Key House Appropriations Subcommittees | Representative Susie Lee
  https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-named-key-house-appropriations-subcommittees
  ...This marks Congresswoman Lee's second term serving on the House Appropriations Committees and both subcommittees, where she previously worked to deliver nearly $40 million to invest directly in local southern Nevada community projects, funding for water conservation and drought contingency programs, and a commitment from the Department of Energy to pursue new, consent-based alternatives to Yucca Mountain. ### Issues : Appropriations Congress About Our District Votes and Legislation Official Biography Committees and Caucuses Accomplishments Legislation Passed 2019-2020 Term in Review 2021-2022 Term in Review 2023-2024 Term in Review 2025 End of Year Report Constituent Success Stories Contact Email Me Newsletter Subscription Offices Website Problem Scheduling Request Media Press Releases In the News Issues Housing Economy, Jobs, & Small Businesses Immigration & Border Security Health Care Energy & Public Lands Water Public Safety & Law Enforcement Students & Education Women's Rights Veterans & Military Families Infrastructure Appropriations En español Services SEEKING STORIES: Is the cost of your health insurance increasing? ...
• PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Delivers Keynote Speech to Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce at L
  https://susielee.house.gov/media/press-releases/photo-release-congresswoman-lee-delivers-keynote-speech-las-vegas-asian
  ...Flag Requests Grant Applicants Help with a Federal Agency Help With Taxes Internship Opportunities Military Academy Congressional Art Competition Congressional App Challenge Community Resources Submit a Testimonial of Congresswoman Susie Lee's Office Home Media Press Releases PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Delivers Keynote Speech to Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce at Luncheon PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Delivers Keynote Speech to Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce at Luncheon May 5, 2025 Press Release Image LAS VEGAS – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) delivered the keynote speech at   the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce’s (ACC) April Luncheon at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. ACC has served Nevada for nearly 40 years and is a strong partner for the nearly  39,000 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) small businesses across the Silver State. Congresswoman Lee was joined by ACC Chairman Robert Young, President Raja Mourey, and Board Members. ...
• Rep. Sykes Announces Nearly $500,000 to the University of Akron to Support Victims of Crimes | U.S.
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-nearly-500000-to-the-university-of-akron-to-support-victims-of-crimes
  ...Using a community-based research approach, the study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and initial efficacy of CT-TIY across three phases:  Creating CT-TIY through consultation with a Community Advisory Board and focus groups;  Piloting CT-TIY with up to 10 participants to refine the program; and  Conducting a randomized trial comparing CT-TIY to care as usual with 40 participants over three months.   Print   Email   Share   Tweet Previous Article Next Article About Contact Helping You Events Media Resources Facebook Logo Twitter Logo Blusky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo Privacy Policy ...
• Rep. Sykes Announces Over $2.6 Million to Support Training, Employment Services to Young People in O
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-announces-over-26-million-support-training-employment-services-young
  ...Administered by the Office of Workforce Investment's Division of Youth Services, YouthBuild serves more than 5,000 youth in approximately 200 YouthBuild programs in more than 40 states.   ### https://sykes.house.gov/ – Twitter – Facebook – Instagram   Print   Email   Share   Tweet Previous Article Next Article About Contact Helping You Events Media Resources Facebook Logo Twitter Logo Blusky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo Privacy Policy ...
• Rep. Sykes Presents $250,000 Check To Massillon For Reservoir Park Restoration Project | U.S. Congre
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-sykes-presents-250000-check-to-massillon-for-reservoir-park-restoration-project
  ...The project will restore ecological balance and improve infrastructure through construction of a 40–45 acre pond, stabilization of approximately 1,800 feet of streambank, and renovations to the existing pumphouse. It also includes long-term measures to prevent future environmental degradation. ...
• Turner Continues to Press Administration to Increase Exports of LNG | Press Releases | Congressman M
  https://turner.house.gov/2014/4/turner-continues-to-press-administration-to-increase-exports-of-lng
  ...Earlier this month,  The New York Times  reported that Gazprom. increased the price of natural gas on Ukraine by more than 40%.    “This threat intensifies the need for the United States to immediately increase its exports of liquefied natural gas to our NATO and European allies,” said Turner.  ...
• House Passes Rep. Vargas’ Credit Union Board Modernization Act
  https://vargas.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-rep-vargas-credit-union-board-modernization-act
  ...The bill would continue to allow credit union boards to meet as frequently as needed and would require monthly board meetings for credit unions exhibiting unsound practices. It is co-sponsored by Reps. Porter (CA-45), Aguilar (CA-31), Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Titus (NV-01), Case (HI-01), Kahele (HI-02), Brownley (CA-26), Gonzalez (OH-16), Sessions (TX-17), Amodei (NV-02), Timmons (SC-04), Moore (UT-01), Mooney (WV-02), Budd (NC-13), Miller (IL-15), Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Davidson (OH-08), and Johnson (LA-04). ...