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U.S. SENATE

Catherine Cortez Masto

DemocratNevadaCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

What they said 11

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (11)Campaign (11)
Campaign position · Original date not established
Immigration

Protect Dreamers through DACA

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Cortez Masto supports the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and has pressed administrations of both parties to ensure it protects Dreamers. She also joined a group of senators demanding an explanation from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services about delays in processing DACA-related applications.

Context: The passage does not specify changes to DACA or how application delays should be addressed.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Immigration

Create a path to citizenship for Dreamers and other immigrant groups

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Cortez Masto supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for Dreamers, people with Temporary Protected Status, essential workers and farm workers. She says these groups have been forced to live in the shadows and should have a chance to succeed.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Civil rights & justice

Ensure sexual assault survivors receive help

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Cortez Masto is leading a bill intended to ensure sexual assault survivors receive the help they deserve.

Context: The passage does not specify the bill’s services or implementation details.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Investigate Big Oil for possible price gouging

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Catherine Cortez Masto is leading legislation to investigate Big Oil companies for potential price gouging. She also says she is pushing measures to lower gas costs and hold oil companies accountable.

Context: The investigation concerns potential price gouging; the source does not say that price gouging has been established.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices

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Catherine Cortez Masto supports allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, with the stated goal of reducing health care expenses for Nevada families.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Cap monthly insulin costs at $35

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Catherine Cortez Masto supports legislation to cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month. She presents the cap as a way to lower health care expenses for Nevada families.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Foreign affairs & defense

Secure federal support for Nevada military bases

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Catherine Cortez Masto supports securing federal support for Nevada’s military bases each year. She presents that support as part of protecting U.S. national security.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Housing

Lower housing costs and address discriminatory lending

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Cortez Masto supports efforts to lower housing costs and crack down on discriminatory lending practices targeting women, communities of color, and rural Nevada. She also cites pandemic-era housing relief to help Nevadans stay in their homes.

Context: The site does not specify the proposed lending rules or a new housing-relief plan.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established
Veterans

Back veterans’ benefits and military housing improvements

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Cortez Masto supports service-member pay raises and efforts to overhaul military housing. She is also leading legislation to support people injured in the line of duty and improve the benefits they receive at home, and has helped Nevada veterans access earned benefits, including mental health care.

Context: The specific bill and proposed benefit changes are not identified.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Public safety & firearmsCivil rights & justice

Support law enforcement and services for survivors

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Cortez Masto supports federal funding for local law enforcement agencies and improving mental health and suicide-prevention resources for law enforcement. She also supports efforts to stop sex trafficking, hold perpetrators accountable, and expand assistance for survivors.

Context: The site describes prior Senate work and does not specify a new funding proposal or amount.