Congressman Amodei
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to approve waiver for Secretary of Defense nominee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 6:37pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Thursday after voting in support of a waiver to permit General Lloyd Austin to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense:
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 10:45pmWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after voting to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes:
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to override defense legislation veto, votes against Trump backed $2K stimulus checks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 6:16pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei , NV-02, released the following statements Monday after voting to override a presidential veto of the National Defense Authorization Act and voting against Economic Impact Payments.
Congressman Mark Amodei to Speak at Navy League Dinner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 9:59pmThe Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Carson City NUGGET Casino, 507 N. South Carson Street. This is a temporary change in venue! Unfortunately, the Gold Dust West was already booked for the 19th. The Social hour will start at 5:30 PM and Dinner will begin at 6:30PM.
WNC Jump Start student accepted to prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 12:22pmCARSON CITY — Higher education has the power to make grandiose dreams come true. For Alana Pankopf, it all started with the aspiration of becoming a doctor.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 6:38pmBreezy and cool conditions are on the way as we look ahead to Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Events lined around the capital city area include art workshops and showings, a "scary makeup" class in time for Halloween at the Carson Nugget, a luncheon with Congressman Mark Amodei hosted by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, family story time at the Carson City Library, a women's safety meeting, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.
Amodei Luncheon Open to the Public, RSVP Required
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 8:39amThe Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center invites the public to its luncheon with Congressman Mark Amodei on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 11:30 am in the Sierra Room at Dayton Valley Golf Club, 101 Palmer Dr.
The cost is $20.00 per person for a taco buffet lunch. Attendees need to RSVP to (775) 246-7909 or daytonnvchamber@gmail.com by October 4, 2019.
Congressman Amodei, a Carson City native, and four term congressman will be talking about current events in our nation's capital.
Congressman Mark Amodei to Speak at Dayton Chamber Luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 10:01amThe Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is pleased to announce Congressman Mark Amodei will be the featured speaker for the chamber's quarterly luncheon on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 11:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at Dayton Valley Golf Club, 101 Palmer Dr.
Nevada Congressman Amodei welcomes new legislative director
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 1:03pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada Second District Congressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday the hiring of Molly Lowe as his new Legislative Director.
Amodei responds to House not passing the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 10:39amWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after the House voted on H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. This legislation failed to pass the House by a recorded vote of 121-301.
Congressman Amodei releases statement on the Securing America's Future Act
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 3:24pmU.S. Representative Mark Amodei, serving Nevada's Second Congressional District, today released the following statement on House Resolution 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act:
Nevada Congressman Amodei statement on House passage of tax reform bill
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:19amWASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after the House agreed to a procedural motion to successfully pass the House-Senate conference committee report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), landmark legislation that will reform our nation’s tax system:
Memo to The Donald
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 4:59pmMemo
TO: The Donald
FROM: A proud but increasingly alarmed member of the irredeemable deplorables
RE: Stories about bullying the freedom caucus because of their opposition to
0bamacare 2.0 / RyanCare / RINOcare / TrumpCare / "repeal"
Example:
from the Drudge Report
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/trump-health-care-obamacare-repeal...
and others across the full spectrum of the media on March 21.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CONGRESS_HEALTH_OVERHAUL?SITE=...
Reply to "Heller and Amodei on the wrong side of history"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 9:15amThis is in reply to a recent post
http://carsonnow.org/story/01/17/2017/heller-and-amodei-are-wrong-side-h....
Exactly WHAT "ideology" does not let Amodei and Heller do "what is best for the state"? That maybe we are a constitutional republic where the people have a say through their elected representatives to decide on public matters? What a terrible "ideology." I wonder if anybody cares where it came from and why. (Or course, the use of the use that shopworn marxist phrase, "wrong side of history," is NOT ideological…)
Heller and Amodei are on the wrong side of history regarding National Monuments
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 10:19pmLast week Congressman Amodei and Senator Heller introduced legislation to “prevent the threat of executive action designating or expanding national monuments without Congressional approval or local support.” Their legislation would add Nevada to Wyoming as the only states exempt from presidential designation of National Monuments, except as authorized by Congress.
Coffee with Congressman Mark Amodei scheduled Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 2:22pmCongressman Mark Amodei, now on congressional break, will be addressing members of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and interested community members at a special coffee session scheduled at 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 24 at the Silver Oak Golf Executive Conference Center.
Lawmakers at 2015 Lake Tahoe Summit address funding to protect Sierra's crown jewel
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 7:43pmLawmakers from Nevada and California met Monday on the shores of Lake Tahoe to discuss how to protect a national treasure as it faces continued threats to water clarity, invasive species, wildfire and drought.
Ever since President Bill Clinton held the first meeting in South Lake Tahoe in 1997, the annual focus of the Lake Tahoe Summit is to protect what Mark Twain called "the fairest picture the whole world affords."
Monday, March 9: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 5:16amThe first harbinger of spring arrived over the weekend, Daylight Saving Time. That’s bound to make this Monday a little sleepier than usual, but there’s good news: it’s National Napping Day! Take back that hour you lost with a cozy catnap, a midday siesta, or a quick snooze and you’ll be bright-eyed in time to watch the sunset at seven.
If you’d like to catch Congressman Amodei at the Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On luncheon this week, make sure and RSVP today. This is sure to sell out, as everyone wants to know how the local boy is holding up in Washington.
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to defund President’s executive actions on immigration
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/14/2015 - 10:42amUPDATE: Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2) voted Wednesday in favor of H.R. 240, the FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which included amendments to defund the President’s executive action on immigration. Nevada Sen. Harry Reid said the legislation, which passed 236 to 191, would put national security at risk.
The vote makes good on the House Republican strategy to use a three-month Continuing Resolution to delay a vote on the DHS appropriations bill until that time it could be passed and sent to a Republican-controlled Senate in the 114th Congress.
House passes Nevada Congressman Amodei's Pyramid Lake bill
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 2:35pmThe U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei’s bill known as Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe – Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act, by a bipartisan voice vote.
The bill, H.R. 3716, would ratify an agreement between the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and Fish Springs Ranch to resolve a dispute over water rights near Reno. It is expected to be passed by the Senate and signed into law.
Chamber presents Spirit of Enterprise Award to Congressman Amodei
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 9:22amOn behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Robert Crowell presented the Spirit of Enterprise Award to U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei at the Carson City Chamber’s Soup’s On! luncheon Tuesday.
The award is presented to those congressmen voting for pro-business legislation sponsored by the U.S. Chamber. This is the congressman’s third Spirit of Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber confirming his continued commitment to business.
Photo provided by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Carson City Chamber luncheon April 22 features Congressman Amodei
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 3:24pmThe public is invited to Carson City Chamber’s Soup’s On! luncheon on Tuesday, April 22 to hear Congressman Mark Amodei tell about the trials and tribulations of being a member of the U.S. Congress.
He will present his interpretation of the votes (or non-votes) that affect our everyday lives. Always an engaging and lively speaker, Amodei’s signature style is to not bore his audience. He is witty and down to earth, and we will get an earful.
Congressman Amodei to address veterans at Minden town hall meeting
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 11:54amCongressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday he will hold a veterans' town hall meeting in Minden on Thursday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Old Historic Courthouse, 1616 8th Street. Parking and access for the disabled is located in the rear of the building.
House committee clears Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 10:28amThe House Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday passed the Lyon County Economic Development and Conservation Act coupled with six other Nevada public lands bills out of the Committee sponsored by Representatives Mark Amodei (NV-2) and Steven Horsford (NV-4).
Congressman Amodei discusses healthcare, immigration reform at chamber breakfast, Capital Crossfire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 9:05amOn recess from Washington and now fully engaged at home in Northern Nevada, Congressman Mark Amodei appeared before a packed house at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Thursday.
Amodei spoke to issues regarding the national budget, healthcare and immigration reform at the Silver Oak Golf and Event Center.
Congressman Amodei to present 'View from the Hill' Thursday at chamber breakfast
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 11:05amU.S. Representative Mark Amodei will address the citizens of Carson City on Thursday, August 22 at 8 a.m. at the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center.
The event is being sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and is open to all interested voters. Cost is $15 per person with advance reservations by calling (775) 882-1565.
During his vacation break from Congress, Amodei has been traveling northern Nevada to address his constituents and to bring them up-to-date on what is or is not happening in Washington, D.C.
Congressman Amodei to address Carson City chamber Aug. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 10:07amU.S. Representative Mark Amodei will address the citizens of Carson City on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center.
During his vacation break from Congress, Amodei has been traveling northern Nevada to address his constituents and to bring them up-to-date on what is or is not happening in Washington D.C.
Always an amusing speaker, Amodei will deliver thoughtful commentary along with a dose of wit to his address.
Navy vessel to be named USNS Carson City; Secretary praises capital city and Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 10:40amThe U.S. Navy will name a Joint High Speed Vessel after Nevada’s Capital, Carson City. The vessel will be called The United States Naval Ship Carson City.
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid and Congressman Mark Amodei were both informed this week of the USNS Carson City decision by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus during a meeting in the U.S. Capitol.
Congressman Amodei returns to Carson City after his mother passes away at age 80
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 9:07amCongressman Mark Amodei has announced the death of his 80-year-old mother, Joy Longero Amodei. A brief statement from his spokesman this morning said she died Tuesday and that the congressman returned home to Carson City.
Congressman Amodei's spokesman Brian L. Baluta said funeral arrangements are forthcoming.
RSVP today to attend Wednesday Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Amodei
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 12:37pmRSVP will be taken through 5 p.m. today (Monday) for a Town Hall meeting featuring Congressman Mark Amodei.
The Congressman will speak Wednesday, Jan. 9, 8:30 a.m. at the Carson Nugget Ballroom. Admittance is free and includes a continental breakfast but the RSVP is required.
The Town Hall meeting is being done in cooperation with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, Carson Nugget and Northern Nevada Development Authority.
To RSVP call (775) 882-1565 or email manager@carsoncitychamber.com.