U.S. Senator · D · Nevada
Catherine Cortez Masto
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 309 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 136
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Masto puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Masto's work here shows up as 61 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 3 documented commitments.
61 bills
Go deeper on environment & energy
Their stated view
- Protecting Nevada's Public Lands and Natural Resources — Senator Cortez Masto advocates for the conservation and responsible management of public lands, supporting initiatives for wildfire prevention, economic development, and sustainable resource use in Nevada.
- Promoting Energy Innovation and Consumer Protection — She champions the development of clean energy technologies, such as geothermal and hydropower, while working to ensure fair pricing and consumer protections in the energy sector.
Commitments tracked here
- Increase Water Recycling and Conservation
- Enhance Public Land Management for Wildfire Prevention
- Modernize Geothermal and Hydropower Energy Regulation
The record (51)
- Bill authoredLarge-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredHydropower Licensing Transparency ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredStrategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredFacilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects ActLatest action 2022-06-23
- Bill authoredNext-Generation Geothermal Research and Development ActLatest action 2026-04-28
- Bill authoredWestern Wildfire Support Act of 2025Latest action 2026-02-04
- Bill authoredWestern Wildfire Support Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredHOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Masto's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Strengthening Economic Security and Small Businesses — Senator Cortez Masto focuses on initiatives that support small businesses, protect consumers from financial fraud, and promote economic growth and stability.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Small Businesses in Crisis and Recovery
The record (28)
- Bill authoredMicrobusiness Support ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredSmall Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredSupporting NEW BUSINESSES ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredSupport UNFPA Funding ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".Latest action 2026-02-26
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authored21st Century Entrepreneurship ActLatest action 2026-03-18
Veterans
Extensive record
Masto's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on veterans
Their stated view
- Supporting Veterans and Preventing Fraud — The Senator is committed to protecting veterans from fraud, ensuring they receive deserved benefits, and promoting their overall well-being.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect Veterans from Fraud
The record (28)
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.Latest action 2026-02-10
- Bill authoredVeterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredVeterans Protection from Fraud ActLatest action 2023-07-26
- Bill cosponsoredCombating Trafficking in Transportation ActLatest action 2025-10-14
- Bill authoredPreventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredCombating Illicit Xylazine ActLatest action 2024-01-11
- Bill authoredFIND Trafficking ActLatest action 2018-10-11
Infrastructure
Extensive record
Masto's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on infrastructure
Their stated view
- Enhancing Transportation Infrastructure and Safety — She supports modernizing transportation systems, improving road safety, and expanding access to cleaner transportation options for all communities.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Clean Transportation Access and Jobs
The record (28)
- Bill authoredClean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-03
- Bill authoredCleaner Transportation Access for All ActLatest action 2026-08-03
- Bill cosponsoredAccess to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredRural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredAWRC Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-16
- Bill authoredHelp Hoover Dam ActLatest action 2025-05-01
- Bill authoredTribal Access to Electronic Evidence ActLatest action 2025-05-01
- Bill authoredSouthern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation ActLatest action 2025-12-02
What Masto stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Public Lands and Natural Resources
Protecting Nevada's Public Lands and Natural Resources
Senator Cortez Masto advocates for the conservation and responsible management of public lands, supporting initiatives for wildfire prevention, economic development, and sustainable resource use in Nevada.
- 02Transportation and Public Works
Enhancing Transportation Infrastructure and Safety
She supports modernizing transportation systems, improving road safety, and expanding access to cleaner transportation options for all communities.
- 03Veterans
Supporting Veterans and Preventing Fraud
The Senator is committed to protecting veterans from fraud, ensuring they receive deserved benefits, and promoting their overall well-being.
- 04Energy
Promoting Energy Innovation and Consumer Protection
She champions the development of clean energy technologies, such as geothermal and hydropower, while working to ensure fair pricing and consumer protections in the energy sector.
- 05Economy
Strengthening Economic Security and Small Businesses
Senator Cortez Masto focuses on initiatives that support small businesses, protect consumers from financial fraud, and promote economic growth and stability.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Commerce
Support Small Businesses in Crisis and Recovery
Provide assistance and resources to small businesses, especially those recovering from natural disasters like wildfire smoke, and microbusinesses for economic resilience.
Where it stands: Senator Cortez Masto has sponsored the Microbusiness Support Act and the Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act, both introduced in 2026 and currently referred to committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMicrobusiness Support ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredSmall Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredSmall Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery ActLatest action 2023-05-31
- Bill authoredSupporting NEW BUSINESSES ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredSupport UNFPA Funding ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".Latest action 2026-02-26
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Water Resources Development
Increase Water Recycling and Conservation
Reauthorize and support large-scale water recycling projects to address water scarcity and promote sustainable water management across the nation.
Where it stands: Senator Cortez Masto sponsored the 'Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act' on 2026-06-10, which was ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, indicating active progress in the current Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredLarge-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredFacilitating Large-Scale Water Recycling and Reuse Projects ActLatest action 2022-06-23
- Bill authoredHOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill authoredRural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance ActLatest action 2025-03-13
- Bill authoredCybersecurity for Rural Water Systems ActLatest action 2025-03-13
- Bill authoredSouthern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredTechnical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
- Bill cosponsoredDennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-08
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
Enhance Public Land Management for Wildfire Prevention
Implement strategic grazing practices and other measures to reduce the risk of wildfires on public lands and protect communities from their impacts.
Where it stands: Senator Cortez Masto sponsored the 'Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act' (S.XYZ) which was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on 2026-07-23, and the 'Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025' (S.XYZ) which was ordered to be reported favorably by committee on 2026-02-04.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStrategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire ActLatest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredWestern Wildfire Support Act of 2025Latest action 2026-02-04
- Bill authoredWestern Wildfire Support Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredMining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2023Latest action 2023-12-12
- Bill authoredRuby Mountains Protection ActLatest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredSouthern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredSloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline ActLatest action 2025-02-04
- Bill authoredSloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline ActLatest action 2024-12-19
- Energy
Modernize Geothermal and Hydropower Energy Regulation
Promote the development of next-generation geothermal energy research and ensure transparency and efficiency in hydropower licensing processes.
Where it stands: The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, sponsored by Senator Cortez Masto, has been ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, indicating active progress towards the promise's objective of ensuring transparency and efficiency in hydropower licensing processes.
On the record: 11 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredHydropower Licensing Transparency ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredNext-Generation Geothermal Research and Development ActLatest action 2026-04-28
- Bill authoredGeothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews ActLatest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredInaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-16
- Bill authoredInaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2024Latest action 2024-01-18
- Bill authoredChina Military Power Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill cosponsoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredPBM Reporting Transparency ActLatest action 2026-01-29
- Transportation and Public Works
Improve Clean Transportation Access and Jobs
Expand access to cleaner transportation options and support the creation of jobs in the clean transportation sector through infrastructure investments and innovation.
Where it stands: Senator Cortez Masto sponsored the Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026, which was referred to committee and is currently pending.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredClean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-03
- Bill authoredCleaner Transportation Access for All ActLatest action 2026-08-03
- Bill cosponsoredAccess to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development ActLatest action 2026-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredRural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredAWRC Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-16
- Bill authoredHelp Hoover Dam ActLatest action 2025-05-01
- Bill authoredTribal Access to Electronic Evidence ActLatest action 2025-05-01
- Bill authoredSouthern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Veterans
Protect Veterans from Fraud
Enact legislation to prevent crimes specifically targeting veterans, particularly fraud. The promise does not explicitly mention combating xylazine or providing assistance to trafficking survivors.
Where it stands: Senator Cortez Masto sponsored the 'Veterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026' (S.4430), which was introduced on 2026-04-30 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2026, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.Latest action 2026-02-10
- Bill authoredVeterans Protection from Fraud Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredVeterans Protection from Fraud ActLatest action 2023-07-26
- Bill cosponsoredCombating Trafficking in Transportation ActLatest action 2025-10-14
- Bill authoredPreventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredHealth Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredCombating Illicit Xylazine ActLatest action 2024-01-11
- Bill authoredFIND Trafficking ActLatest action 2018-10-11
Everything here is sourced from public records — Congress.gov, the Congressional Record, and the member's own statements. Nothing is scored or ranked. How we research these profiles.