Reno Reporter

Rep. Mark Amodei, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Nevada's 2nd district, recently shared his perspectives and initiatives through a series of tweets. These communications touch on various topics including challenges faced by agencies, border security measures, and legislative efforts to save taxpayer money.

On February 12, 2025, Rep. Amodei addressed the issue of agency challenges in a tweet: "Before we jump into the 'uncertainty and challenges' agencies may face as a result of this new administration’s policies, it’s important to address the real challenges they’ve faced for years—inability to meet staffing requirements to even execute these projects." He highlighted that Nevada is significantly affected due to its geographical composition.

Later that day, he discussed border security after meeting with the Chief of U.S. Border Patrol: "Great meeting with @USBPChief today as we laid the groundwork for a plan of action to equip his officers with the resources they'll need to clean up the crisis at our borders." He expressed appreciation for the Chief's efforts and indicated plans for continued collaboration.

On February 14, 2025, Rep. Amodei announced his reintroduction of legislation aimed at reducing costs for taxpayers: "Today, I reintroduced legislation that could save taxpayers millions of dollars each year by allowing the U.S. Mint to begin producing coins with more affordable materials." The full statement regarding this legislative effort is available through his linked post.