Nevada’s Federal Delegation Pushes Through Slew of Legislation
Amidst the gridlock and bureaucracy often associated with Washington D.C., Nevada’s federal delegation managed to pass a variety of bills in the last session of Congress. The delegation, consisting of two Democratic senators and four representatives, worked together to tackle important issues ranging from federal land purchases to combatting human trafficking. Here are some highlights of the legislation passed:
– The Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts (AACE) Act, which expedites federal land projects.
– The IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act, providing resources for ICE employees working with victims.
– The END FENTANYL ACT, updating policies for border inspections to combat drug smuggling.
– The Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024, aiding in the evacuation of Afghan allies.
– The Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023, to educate students on the Holocaust.
– The Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act and Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act, promoting outdoor recreation.
– The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, supporting Nevada-specific water projects.
– The Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, extending funding for environmental initiatives in the region.
– The Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act, constructing a new VA hospital in Reno.
– The Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, preserving brain health.
– The Reduce Human Trafficking through Transportation Act, providing grant funding to combat human trafficking in transportation hubs.
– The Regional Partnership Grants Reauthorization Act, keeping families together amidst parental substance use disorders.
– The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, promoting the cleanup of abandoned mine sites.
– The No CORRUPTION Act, preventing convicted lawmakers from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions.
– The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2024, providing funding for key entities in the legislative branch.
Nevada’s federal delegation has shown a commitment to addressing crucial issues and making progress on behalf of their constituents. For more information, contact Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @jess_hillyeah on X.
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