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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mark Amodei issued the following statement following the reintroduction of the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, which will allow for the conveyance and disposal of federal lands in Douglas County, Pershing County, Carson City, Elko County, the City of Fernley, the City of Sparks, and the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVIGD) for public purposes and economic development. It also designates approximately 148,000 acres of wilderness in Pershing and Douglas Counties. 
 
Additionally, Rep. Mark Amodei also introduced the Ruby Mountains Protection Act, which would remove the possibility of oil and gas leasing in over 300,000 acres of the Ruby Mountains of eastern Nevada.
 
“The Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act showcases the continuous effort to unlocking the potential of Nevada—whether that is creating space for more homes to tackle the rising cost of living, driving economic growth, or expanding recreational areas where residents can enjoy our state’s natural beauty,” said Rep. Mark Amodei.
 
“I’m thankful to all the local stakeholders, community members, and tribal leaders, who know these lands best, for working diligently with me in this process to ensure their voices are heard in how we manage these lands. While pushing forward a comprehensive land package that balances development with conservation has been an uphill battle no doubt, I’m confident and determined that we’ll secure a win for Nevada in this Congress.”
 
Background
The previous iteration of this bill was introduced in the 117th and 118th Congresses. It received a markup in November 2024, and was favorably reported out of the House Natural Resources Committee. The reintroduction of this bill restores the wilderness and conservation provisions of Douglas and Pershing counties, which are supported locally and by the elected county commissions.
 
Douglas County:

• Transfers approximately 67 acres to the State of Nevada to be used for state parks.
• Conveys approximately 7,777 acres to Douglas County for flood management and public purposes.
• Allows for public sale of up to 60 acres within 1 year of enactment and facilitates long-term joint selection of land through the BLM planning process between Douglas County and the Secretary.
• Allows no more 10,000 acres of land identified in the existing Carson City RMP to be sold.
• Directs special use permits for 188 acres for critical flood protection and water infrastructure sites.
• Conveys approximately 1,084 acres to Douglas County to be used for open space.

 
Incline Village:

• Conveys 2 parcels totaling approximately 14 acres to the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) for public uses.

 
Truckee River Flood Management:

• Conveys 4 parcels totaling approximately 534 acres to the Truckee River Flood Management Authority (TRFMA) for flood attenuation, riparian restoration, and protection.

 
Jean Prison:

• Transfers the reversionary interest of the Jean Prison site, approx. 480 acres, which will allow for the land to be repurposed for economic development.

 
Carson City:

• Conveys approximately 211 acres of BLM land to Carson City for public purposes, flood management, and economic development.
• Removes reversionary interests on 3 parcels already held by Carson City to allow for economic development.
• Allows for disposal of approximately 17.45 acres of Carson City land for future residential development.
• Conveys approximately 0.45 acres of USFS land to Carson City to be used for a roundabout connecting South Stewart Street and South Curry Street.

 
Pershing County:

• Establishes the Checkerboard Resolution Area in Pershing County and authorizes the sale or exchange of lands previously identified for disposal by the BLM in a streamlined manner. This encompasses approximately 356,100 acres of land to be exchanged at a 1:1 ratio.
• Authorizes the sale of the surface estate to an owner of a mining claim, a mill site, or a tunnel site that exists in the Checkerboard Resolution Area on the date of enactment for fair market value.
• This bill previously passed through the House of Representatives by unanimous consent in the 115th Congress.

 
Elko County and City of Elko:

• Transfers approx. 644 acres to the City of Elko for housing development. The lands surround existing housing subdivision, and will help alleviate the housing shortage in Elko.
• Transfers approx. 3,500 acres to Elko County for housing development, expansion of lands surrounding the town of Jackpot, and expansion of a shooting range.

 
City of Fernley:

• Conveys approximately 12,085 acres of federal land, for fair market value, to the City of Fernley for economic development.

 
City of Sparks:

• Conveys approximately 40 acres to the City of Sparks to be used for a cemetery.
• Conveys approximately 714 acres to the City of Sparks to be used for public parks.

 
 

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mark Amodei released the following statement in response to voting in favor of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, a clean continuing resolution to extend government funding through September 30, 2025.

“A fundamental duty of Congress is to ensure the federal government remains open and operational,” said Rep. Mark Amodei. “Further, taking this step allows us to deliver on our commitment to strengthening our nation’s security and continue support for the men and women in uniform who dedicate their careers to doing so. In our current landscape, a clean, long-term continuing resolution is necessary to preserve the continuity of critical services and programs while avoiding unnecessary increases in taxpayer spending. While it’s not the ideal solution, this legislation, free of hidden agendas, allows Congress to focus on working with the President in implementing his agenda and restoring fiscal discipline to our nation. It’s time to move forward and show that the federal government can function efficiently, effectively, and in service of the public’s best interests.

“Moving forward, the Appropriations Committee will continue to do our work at breakneck pace as we expect funding deliberations to begin in short order on Fiscal Year 2026, while concurrently considering Reconciliation in the next 120 days. This mechanism will allow for robust investment in our nation’s border security and defense, while extending the tax cuts for middle class America first enacted by Congress under President Trump in 2017.

“As Chair of the Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, I anticipate the nation’s fifth largest department budget to grow substantially in an effort to deliver on our mandate to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Rest assured, I will take the responsibility of managing this increase in homeland resources seriously.

“It will be a busy spring, no doubt, and we are ready to continue the important work we were sent here to do.”

Background

Government funding is currently set to expire on March 14th, this continuing resolution extends federal funding at current discretionary spending levels through September 30th, 2025. This legislation reduces overall spending for FY25 below FY24 levels. It also includes anomalies requested by the Trump Administration which total $6 billion in defense investments and $13 billion in non-defense savings.
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Topline Investments

• $1.6 billion to support a pay raise for junior enlisted service members.
• $2.5 billion to support the completion of 28 Navy ships.
• $3.3 billion in full funding and $6.2 billion in advance procurement to fund Columbia Class submarines.
• $6 billion in mandatory funding in the Toxic Exposure Fund to fully meet veterans’ health care needs.
• $7.6 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
• $425 million for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program to deliver food packages to low-income senior. 

 Homeland Security Investments

• $485 million to address shortfalls related to immigration detention beds and transportation and removal costs for deportation operations.
• $450 million to prevent long wait times at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.
• $360.5 million for military pay for service members and for the crewing, operations, and maintenance of new cutters.
• $2.25 billion for response, recovery, and mitigation activities related to Presidentially declared major disasters, including costs related to the L.A. wildfires and Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

 Topline Savings

• Rescinds over $20 billion provided to the Internal Revenue Service under the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Rescinds nearly $10 billion from the department of Commerce’s Nonrecurring Expenses Fund provided through the Federal Railroad Administration.

 Extension of Programs

• National Flood Insurance Program, which provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses, and works with communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations.
• DHS Counter Unmanned Systems Extension, which enhances the department’s ability to operate counter-drone technology.
• Community Health Centers and other public health programs.
• Medicare add-on payments for ambulances, certain low-volume and Medicare-dependent hospitals, and rural providers.
• Medicare telehealth flexibilities.
• Delay of scheduled Obamacare cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH).
• DEA scheduling authority for fentanyl-related substances.

Dear Friend,

It's been a fast-paced sprint in Washington, and we’re maintaining our stamina for the marathon ahead. Last week, we successfully passed a budget resolution, details of which I’ll dive into below, that will set the stage for committees to begin drafting legislation for the reconciliation process.

We are making meaningful strides in our efforts to deliver for the American people. Now, our focus shifts to the March 14th deadline to fund the government, presently all eyes are on the draft continuing resolution, which will be released this weekend. 

 
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS

This week, President Donald Trump delivered a strong message to Congress, emphasizing his achievements over the past six weeks and outlining his goals for the next four years.
In less than two months, he has fulfilled promises made on the campaign trail. He promised to secure our borders, root out waste in the federal government, bring home hostages who have been held captive by our adversaries, unleash American energy, protect women and girls in sports—just to name a few.
We have a long way to go, but I’m satisfied with all the President has accomplished thus far, and I am optimistic about the direction our nation is headed. 

 
HOUSE BUDGET RESOLUTION
 
The budget resolution is the initial step in implementing the full agenda that President Trump campaigned on and won. It's important to emphasize that no policies have changed as a result of this resolution passing in the House. It simply hands over the reins for committees to start drafting policies within their jurisdiction that meet budgetary targets for the remainder of fiscal year 2025 and set clear budget levels for 2026 through 2034.

I’m disappointed in some of my colleagues who consistently clung to their fear campaign about this resolution, claiming it amounts to tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. However, if we fail to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the average American will face a 22% tax hike, the Child Tax Credit would be cut in half for 40 million families, and the top tax rate on 26 million small businesses would jump to 43.4%.

This resolution also guarantees investments in border security, national defense, and domestic energy production, which will all play a role in strengthening our global leadership. The longest journey starts with the first step, and we have to align that first.
Read my full statement here.

 
REINTRODUCING A RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE UNITED STATES-CANADA ALLIANCE

 The United States and Canada have a deep and steadfast relationship united by our shared values to keep our common borders secure and preserve our democracies. We mutually benefit from keeping strong relationships as our economies depend on each other for goods and services which create reliable jobs here in the United States.
I reintroduced a resolution that reaffirms the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.
Read my full statement here.

MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM

 It was great seeing my good friend Kristi Noem last week. I appreciate her stopping by my office to discuss the agency’s priorities for restoring order along our borders.
The past four years of reckless, open-border policies have wreaked havoc on American communities and undermined our national security.
I look forward to working together to ensure the Department of Homeland Security has the resources, manpower, and support needed to empower our border patrol agents and finally put an end to this crisis.

 
KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CONFERENCE
 
I had the honor of addressing the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America before their advocacy day on Capitol Hill. Big Brothers Big Sisters connects volunteer mentors with youth in communities across the nation. Their goal is to foster meaningful relationships that will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people.

I spoke with them about the opportunity to bridge the gap between mentorship and workforce development. I also encouraged them to engage in the appropriations process to secure additional resources and funding, which will help them continue to expand their efforts and make a difference in our communities.

 
ATTENDING THE VICTORY LOGISTICS DISTRICT’S GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
 
I had the privilege of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Victory Logistics District, a significant milestone that represents a major step forward for Northern Nevada's economic growth. This 4,300-acre industrial development in Fernley is set to create thousands of new jobs and have a substantial economic impact on our region.

The next phase of the Victory Logistics District is particularly exciting, as it includes the development of a major data center project covering 300 acres and a cutting-edge 1.2GW natural gas generation facility in partnership with NV Energy. This joint venture will not only provide reliable energy to support the district’s growth but will also pave the way for exploring renewable energy options, including geothermal and solar power. I look forward to seeing this innovative project come to fruition and the positive impact it will have on our community.

  
TAX SEASON
 
Tax season is upon us. While I know this process can be intimidating and frustrating, please know there is a wealth of resources out there, including my office, to ensure you submit your tax returns correctly and in a timely manner.

The deadline to file your tax returns is Tuesday, April 15, to avoid penalties and interest. If you or someone you may know has been affected by recent federally declared disasters, there is an opportunity to receive additional time to file and pay federal taxes.

For a full list of resources directly from the IRS, please visit my website here or call my Reno district office for assistance at (775) 686-5760. 

PRESIDING OVER THE HOUSE FLOOR

Last week, I served as Speaker Pro Tempore and presided over the House Floor.
As a reminder, when the U.S. House of Representatives is in session, you can watch the proceedings—including debates, special orders, and votes—on the U.S. House Clerk’s YouTube channel here. 


KEEP IN TOUCH

 
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