Today, like millions of other Americans, I cast my vote for those who I wish to lead this great country of ours. Who did I vote for? Well, if you have to ask, you’ve never visited us before. But for me – there really wasn’t ever a question - I voted for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan to take the [...]
State sees improvement, still more to be done for Nevada to reach full potential LAS VEGAS – Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement after the latest Nevada jobs numbers were announced. “I am encouraged by today’s news of the modest improvement in our state’s unemployment rate. Anytime we are getting more Nevadans back to work, we should [...]
“Eleven years ago today, we watched in shock as our country suffered unimaginable attacks against innocent civilians that resulted in more than 3,000 of our fellow Americans losing their lives. Today, we remember those who were lost in the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, and on Flight 93. While September 11, 2001 will always be one of our country’s [...]
Debt per citizen now more than $50,000 LAS VEGAS – Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement on the national debt passing $16 trillion. “Today’s ominous milestone is yet another reminder of the dire fiscal straits our country is facing and the need for serious solutions to getting our deficits under control and reducing the debt. After running [...]
Bill would make Nevada national leader in renewable energy, boost economy, create jobs WASHINGTON - As the House of Representatives continues to work towards developing an all-of-the-above energy policy, Representatives Joe Heck (R-NV-03) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM-01) today introduced legislation, H.R. 5991, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, which places renewable energy on a sustainable path towards competitive leasing [...]
Heck marks 2nd Anniversary of Health Care Reform Law by Introducing the Ensuring Quality Health Care for All Americans Act Heck bill focuses on repealing onerous mandates, repairing elements that have merit, and replacing the broken pieces of PPACA WASHINGTON – With the second anniversary of passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) coming Friday, March 23, [...]
Bill gives Members option to forego congressional pensions WASHINGTON – Amid calls for Washington to lead by example and tighten its own belt on spending decisions, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) has introduced legislation that could potentially save taxpayers millions of dollars by allowing Members of the House of Representatives to opt-out of the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS). Since 1984, [...]
LAS VEGAS – Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement on the Nevada unemployment report for May. “This week has brought some good economic news for Nevada. We learned that key sectors of our economy like mining and tourism have posted strong job numbers during the month of May and our overall state unemployment rate is declining. However, [...]
My Mom and Dad, God Bless their souls – grew up, lived and worked at a time in the United States where voting was an extremely serious topic! Of course, politics was something that you discussed in “polite company” – i.e. when the women were present But OH boy was it discussed at the bar, at the union meetings, even [...]
Today, President Obama said that the private sector was doing fine. Less than 24 hours after visiting Nevada, where his policies have disproportionally hurt our families, our businesses and our economy, he says the private sector is doing fine. Well, Mr. President, Nevada’s small businesses are hurting. They are over-taxed, over-regulated and overly burdened by a government that stands in [...]