Members of Congress represent Nevada’s congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives and serve two-year terms. They introduce and vote on federal legislation, approve the national budget, oversee federal agencies, and help shape policies affecting taxes, healthcare, immigration, voting rights, national security, economic stability, and environmental protection. They also serve as a direct link between Nevada residents and the federal government, assisting constituents with federal agencies and advocating for local priorities. Because members of Congress help determine the direction of national policy and provide oversight of the executive branch, these races play a significant role in protecting democratic institutions, safeguarding constitutional rights, and ensuring that federal decisions reflect the needs and values of the communities they serve.
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Endorsements
I have been endorsed by a variety of issue oriented groups, including the Sierra Club, Emily’s List, SEEC PAC, LCV, National Women’s Political Caucus, Brady PAC, Moms Demand Action, DMFI, Giffords, NRDC Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom For All, Elect Dem Women, Defend the Vote, HRC, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Nevada AFL-CIO, Nevada Teamsters, IATSE Local 720, UA Local 525, SMART Local 88, NSEA, SNBTU, and NOW PAC
In recent years we have experienced assaults on voting rights, particularly with the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act. That was on display last month when they handed conservative states a roadmap for blocking out minority voices in current VRA protected Congressional districts. That is why I have continued to help introduce and push the John Lewis Voting Rights Act which would restore the voting rights protections of the VRA that have been diluted or eliminated by the Supreme Court. Finally, I have remained steadfast in my opposition to harmful legislation like the SAVE Act and the Administration’s attempts to nationalize our elections.
ICE has historically played an important role in homeland security, but the Trump Administration has weaponized the agency and turned it into a lawless paramilitary force that has overstepped its mission in gross and negligible ways. It is terrorizing communities in my district, inhibiting trust between my constituents and law enforcement, and putting people in physical danger. That’s why I have continued to oppose any additional funding for ICE until there are essential guardrails put in place to protect people from its abuses of power. I have called for the removal of masks, wearing name tags, and requiring warrants.
First, we need to raise the federal minimum wage to $17/hour from the current $7.25/hour. Second, we need to make housing more affordable so that we don’t lose our workforce. I introduced the Housing Vouchers Fairness Act to increase the number of housing vouchers allocated to Southern Nevada and other areas witnessing rapid growth. Finally, for the first time ever in the history of the EDA, I ensured funding would be made available for tourism economies and areas impacted by drought, both of which will continue to be relevant for Nevada.
I have been a staunch protector of a woman’s right to choose all through my three decades of public service in the Nevada Legislature and in Congress. That support has never been more important in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In September 2021, I co-sponsored legislation, the Women’s Health Protection Act, that codified in federal law the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. In November 2021, I co-sponsored legislation to increase by four the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court as a measure to preserve Roe v. Wade. Moving forward, I will oppose any effort in Congress to establish a national abortion ban or any legislation that harms women’s reproductive freedoms, including IVF and mifepristone.
I have always been a strong supporter of animal rights, which is an area many of my Republican colleagues agree with me on. Brian Mast, for example, is someone I rarely find common ground with, but he and I have consistently worked together to successfully ban the Department of Veterans Affairs from conducting painful testing and experimentation on dogs and cats.
