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WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) signed on to the Unemployment Insurance Technology Modernization Act, legislation that would make federal investments in state unemployment insurance systems to prevent fraud and address the widespread delays and technical difficulties that job seekers have encountered while filing for unemployment insurance.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Susie Lee (NV-03) and U.S.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) spoke on the House floor in support of the American Rescue Plan. In particular, she highlighted the relief the package provides to hospitality, tourism, and entertainment businesses and workers who make up the backbone of southern Nevada’s economy and whose livelihoods have been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) signed on to a letter urging House leaders to include tax relief legislation for unemployed Nevadans in the American Rescue Plan.
Rep. Susie Lee Helps Pass the Equality Act to Secure Federal Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans
ICYMI: Rep. Susie Lee Hosts Facebook Live with Local Nevada Teachers to Discuss Black History Month
LAS VEGAS – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered non-profit organization, has granted $450,000 in funding to local organization Nevada HAND, which provides affordable housing for Nevada seniors and working families.
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A Nevada congresswoman has introduced a bill that would increase the value of Pell Grants, a kind of financial aid offered to nearly half of all students in the Nevada System of Higher Education.
At a Nevada State College event focused on minority students in higher education, Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., and House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott emphasized that a college education is still the key to opportunity.
But Scott, D-Va., said reforms are needed to restore a longstanding promise to young people that their education will be affordable.
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