Press Releases

Feb 16, 2012

Heck Supports Passage of PIONEERS Act

The Keystone XL pipeline is a truly shovel-ready project that will improve the economy of southern Nevada and has the potential to connect out-of-work Nevadans with construction jobs.

Feb 9, 2012

Heck Votes in Support of STOCK ACT

Today, Congressman Joe Heck voted in support of S. 2038, the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act to prohibit insider trading by members of Congress.

Jan 22, 2012

ICYMI: Obama Signals Support for Heck Initiative Twice In One Week

For the second time in less than seven days, President Obama signaled support of the Welcoming Business Travelers and Tourists to America Act (H.R. 3039) introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-3) in September.

Jan 18, 2012

HECK: I oppose SOPA

I oppose SOPA. Washington needs to find a better way to tackle piracy and protect intellectual property.

Jan 6, 2012

Heck Statement on December Employment Report

200,000 Americans went back to work in December, but Washington politicians shouldn’t declare this a victory as more than 13 million Americans remain unemployed. This recession continues battering Nevada families and

Dec 22, 2011

In reality the Senate’s extension bought three days

The Senate’s extension was labeled as a move to buy more time to resolve the differences between its short term extension and the House’s year-long extension, but in reality the Senate’s extension bought three days.

Dec 16, 2011

House Passes Spending Bills

“This legislation is a victory for Nevada families,” said Congressman Joe Heck. “Both parties came together to cut government spending for the second year in a row for the first time since World War II...

Dec 14, 2011

National Defense Authorization Act passes House with broad bi-partisan support

“National security is our federal government’s core function,” said Congressman Heck. “The broad support for this bill from both Democrats and Republicans reflects the passion that all Americans feel toward preserving our freedoms.

Dec 13, 2011

President Needs to stop trying to divide America

The President needs to stop trying to divide America. This bill extends unemployment benefits while providing a pathway back to work; it keeps an extra $1,000 in the pockets of Nevada’s struggling families while protecting social security

Dec 13, 2011

Heck Testifies on Three Kids Mine Reclamation

H.R. 2512, the Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act, provides an innovative way to address a serious environmental, public safety, and abandoned mine reclamation issue in the City of Henderson, Nevada.

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