This week in Congress, there were several key developments that caught our attention. Let’s dive into some of the highlights from the Nevada delegation to see where they stood on these important issues.
First up, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address from the House floor stirred up quite a bit of controversy. While some Democrats boycotted the speech or protested it, Nevada’s delegation remained united. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen attended the speech, showing their support for Israel while also advocating for humanitarian aid to Gaza. Rep. Susie Lee also attended, while Reps. Dina Titus and Steven Horsford did not watch the address from the House floor for various reasons, but maintained their support for Israel.
Moving on to spending bills, there were some setbacks in the House with only one bill passing out of the four that were planned. This means that when the House reconvenes after their break, they may need to pass a stopgap measure to keep the government funded. The hope is that a full funding bill will be passed during the lame duck session after the election.
In the Senate, there were some positive developments with two deals negotiated. One bill focused on protecting children’s digital safety, while the other dealt with speeding up energy projects. Both deals received bipartisan support, including from Nevada’s senators. While the bill on children’s digital safety is expected to pass, the energy project deal faces more challenges due to opposition from environmental advocates and progressives.
Outside of these key issues, there were also some interesting bills introduced by the Nevada delegation. Rep. Horsford introduced a bill to ensure contracted school support staff receive the same health care benefits as direct school employees. Meanwhile, Sen. Cortez Masto partnered with Sen. Mike Braun to introduce a bill that would provide more paid leave for reserve service members who are federal employees.
In conclusion, despite the busy and sometimes chaotic news cycle, the Nevada delegation has been actively engaged in important issues facing the country. Their actions and statements reflect a commitment to representing the interests of their constituents and working towards solutions to complex problems.
