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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Virginia Foxx (5th District of North Carolina)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Virginia Foxx (5th District of North Carolina)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Virginia Foxx (5th District of North Carolina)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Virginia Foxx (5th District of North Carolina)

MAYODAN, NORTH CAROLINA – In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx invites all Vietnam-era veterans residing in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District to be honored in a Vietnam War Commemoration Pinning Ceremony and receive a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. The ceremony will be held at 12:30PM on April 4th at the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension building.

All 5^th District constituents who served in our nation’s armed forces during the Vietnam War-era (November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975) are eligible to participate and receive a lapel pin. The Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin is a commemorative pin presented to Vietnam War veterans across the country as a lasting memento of the nation’s thanks for their service and sacrifice. These heroes deserve the commendation and the official welcome home that they never received, and that’s precisely what this ceremony is all about.

“My father and uncles were World War II veterans, my brother served in Vietnam, and I am very appreciative of the sacrifices made to protect this great country and its citizens,” said Rep. Foxx. “The entire nation owes our military personnel and veterans a huge debt of gratitude and ensuring that debt is properly repaid is one of my top priorities in Congress.”

For those who are interested in participating and being recognized in the pinning ceremony, please RSVP by March 31^st via the form found online at: https://foxx.house.gov/vwc50/

Please reach out to the Boone district office at (828) 265-0240 or send an email to foxxvwc50@mail.house.gov with any additional questions. 

The Rockingham County Cooperative Extension building is located at 525 NC-65, Reidsville, NC 27320.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced legislation today with Representatives DeGette and Schneider to ban the sale or possession of high-capacity magazines that have been used in deadly mass shootings around the nation.

“We in Las Vegas know all too well what happens when a mass shooter is armed with a weapon equipped with a high-capacity magazine,” Congresswoman Titus said, referring to the 2017 Harvest Festival shooting that claimed the lives of 60 people. “As a gun owner myself, I know these are not for sport or hunting, they are killing machines. The Keep Americans Safe Act would protect families, law enforcement, and community members from this deadly form of gun violence.”

The Keep Americans Safe Act would ban the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of high-capacity gun magazines that hold more than fifteen rounds. Besides the Harvest Festival, these magazines have been used in multiple mass shootings over the last few years.

“Nevadans and all Americans deserve to be free from the scourge of mass shootings plaguing our country,” Congresswoman Titus said. “I pledge to continue working with my colleagues in Congress to pass commonsense legislation that will keep them safe.”

Background

The Keep Americans Safe Act will not affect magazines or devices that are legally owned at the time of enactment. Additionally, the bill will not apply to military or law enforcement officers who use them in their official capacity.

Congresswoman Titus was an original cosponsor of the Keep Americans Safe Act in 2021 and 2023. She also has introduced legislation to ban bump stocks, which make semi-automatic rifles fire more rapidly and also have been used in mass shootings.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement on President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress:

“President Trump wants us to believe our lives are getting better under his new Administration, but we are not fooled. Nevadans are already feeling the pain of higher prices because of Trump’s disastrous policies. One estimate says prices will rise by $1,250 per family as Trump’s tariffs spark a trade war and choke off the supply chain. Gas prices, for example, are set to rise because of the tariffs on Canadian oil, and housing prices will skyrocket as construction materials get more expensive. Meanwhile as we impose tariffs on our neighbors, Trump is directing the Treasury Department to ease sanctions on Russia. This Administration is making us less secure while making everything more expensive.

“Nevadans are paying higher prices and seeing the loss of services because of Trump’s cuts to the federal workforce, including those who provide critical services like protecting Lake Mead, caring for our veterans, and making sure Social Security checks go out on time. 

“This is just the beginning. Thousands of Nevadans will lose their health care coverage because of massive cuts to Medicaid. Seniors living in nursing homes will not be able to pay for their care. Children relying on food assistance will go hungry. Students will go to schools with fewer teachers. Immigrants will live in fear of mass deportations. 

“In just 43 days, Donald Trump has made one thing clear. He doesn’t care. Trump doesn’t care about the vital services Nevadans rely on; he doesn’t care about our national security; he doesn’t care about grocery prices; he doesn’t care about the Constitution; and he doesn’t care about protecting marginalized communities. He does care about making more money, punishing those who disagree with him, rewarding his friends like Elon Musk, and cozying up to Putin. Rest assured, I will continue to speak out against this Administration’s dereliction of duty and stop its gutting of the federal resources my constituents count on.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement on the House’s passage of a Continuing Resolution:

“I opposed the House Republicans’ funding bill today because it is yet another blow to Nevada families, seniors, and veterans, on top of the draconian cuts to services already made by the Trump Administration. This bill gives Elon Musk carte blanche to continue to steal from the middle class to pay for tax breaks for himself and his billionaire buddies. The Republicans’ proposal cuts rent subsidies and homelessness response grants by $700 million, does not meet the needs of veterans exposed to harmful toxins, and slashes critical funding for disease research. The bill even goes as far as defunding a Defense Department account that prevents terrorists from obtaining nuclear weapons.

“Republicans have also removed $13.1 million in funding for Community Projects in Clark County, including: $7.9 million for projects to assist seniors in need, improve road safety, and enhance emergency response capabilities; $3.4 million for Boulder City to combat the impacts of drought and to save enough water to supply an additional 4,000 homes; and $1.7 million for the City of Henderson to improve resources for crime victims and their families. 

“The Republicans’ funding bill makes Nevadans less safe, less healthy, and less prosperous while giving Donald Trump and Elon Musk latitude to continue gutting critical services.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Congresswoman Dina Titus today sent a letter to House leadership urging them to include funding in Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations to hire and train air traffic controllers to address current shortages.

“On January 29, 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) collided with a UH-60 Army helicopter while on final approach to DCA, resulting in both aircraft crashing into the Potomac River. The collision resulted in the tragic loss of 67 lives. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the collision. As the NTSB continues its thorough investigation, the recent tragic crash demonstrates the need to constantly seek improvement in the aviation system. One broad long-standing aviation safety issue that warrants immediate Congressional attention is the air traffic controller shortage,” Congresswoman Titus said in the letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The congresswoman noted that a 2023 study showed that only 70 percent of the nation’s air traffic control towers were fully staffed. “Understaffed air traffic facilities and a strained workforce can lead to significant safety issues for passengers and flight crews,” she said. “This is particularly concerning given that separate analysis from the Collaborative Resource Working Group (CRWG) has found that FAA’s finance-driven model consistently underestimates the number of fully certified air traffic controllers needed.”

On February 27, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy announced a plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers. The Department of Transportation has committed to increasing the salaries for air traffic controller trainees and streamlining the hiring process. While the details of that plan have yet to be seen, federal funding is urgently needed in Fiscal Year 2025 to help the FAA fill current gaps in the air traffic controller workforce.

Congresswoman Titus asked House leadership to include $43 million in funding for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill to address the air traffic controller shortage. “With this critical funding, the FAA can hire and train 2,000 new air traffic controllers annually which will help fill current gaps that pose a threat to aviation safety across the United States,” the congresswoman wrote.

Background

Congresswoman Titus led provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 which was signed into law on May 16, 2024, to help address the air traffic controller shortages. Section 437 of the bill directs the FAA to hire the maximum number of individuals that the FAA Academy can train as air traffic controllers for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028. This provision, however, is subject to Congressional appropriations.

Congresswoman Titus’s letter was co-signed by:

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-WA)
Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA)
Rep. Henry Johnson (D-GA)
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH)
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA)
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-CA)
Rep. Seth Moulton, (D-MA)
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)
Rep. Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL)

The following organizations are supporting the letter:

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA)
Transportation Trades Department (TTD)
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Allegiant Air Chris Brown
National Air Carrier Association (NACA)
Vertical Flight Society Mike Hirschberg
U.S. Travel Association
Vertical Aviation International
Travelers United
NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP)
Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA)
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA 
Cargo Airline Association
National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO)
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Gaming Caucus, today reintroduced the Shifting Limits on Thresholds (SLOT) Act to update the nearly 50-year-old reporting threshold for slot machine winnings by raising it from $1,200 to $5,000 and indexing it to inflation.

“Updating a Reagan-era gaming regulation is not just a priority for my constituents in Las Vegas, it is a commonsense fix that affects the growth of legal gaming in local and Tribal communities across the country,” Rep. Titus. said “Shutting down slot machines for low-dollar amounts pushes people toward the illegal market, and flooding the IRS with automated, outdated forms helps no one. This legislation will ease the paperwork burden on businesses and players while ensuring our tax code reflects economic reality.”

While slot jackpots have increased over the years to reflect inflation, the reporting threshold has not increased since 1977. Currently, every time the threshold is hit, the slot machine must be temporarily taken out of service. By creating unnecessary roadblocks in the legal gaming experience, legitimate customers are incentivized to switch to the illegal market, meaning less tax revenue and more violations of the law.

“The 1977 slot jackpot reporting threshold hurts both Pennsylvania’s gaming industry and its patrons,” Rep. Reschenthaler said. “Because the threshold has not kept up with inflation, it has resulted in a drastic increase in reportable jackpots, which trigger tax burdens for winners and compliance burdens for casinos. Increasing the threshold will eliminate this onerous red tape, ensuring the gaming industry can continue to support good-paying jobs and foster economic growth in southwestern Pennsylvania and across the country.”

Background

The SLOT Act would increase the tax reporting threshold for slot jackpots to $5,000 and provide a mechanism for future increases based on inflation. This ease operational and paperwork burdens on casinos and their patrons and enable the IRS to focus on filers most likely to have net slot winnings and owe taxes at the end of the year. The $1,200 threshold has led to a deluge of W-2G forms being submitted to the IRS when most consumers will not even owe any taxes by the end of the year. In 2023, the IRS’s own advisory council recommended that the agency increase the threshold to $5,000 and index it to inflation.

The original co-sponsors of the legislation are Mike Kelly (R-PA), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Mike Ezell (R-MI), and Lou Correa (D-CA).