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Porter Committed to Lowering Gas Prices
Porter E-Prescribing Provision Enacted into Law
Porter Supports Legislaition to Enhance Child Welfare Reforms in Clark County
Porter Votes in Favor of Troops, Veterans, and the Unemployed
Porter Applauds $1.8 Million for Boulder City Veterans Home
Porter Honors the Service of Foster Families
Porter Announces the Winners of 2008 Congressional Art Competition
Porter Supports Expanded GI Benefits for Guard and Reserve Members
July 30, 2008
Washington, DC– As the Democrats make final preparations to leave Washington for five weeks, Congressman Jon Porter filed a discharge petition Wednesday morning on the Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act, H.R. 6108, giving Democrats another opportunity to bring forward common-sense energy legislation that will help reduce the price at the pump.
The number one […]
July 17, 2008
Washington, D.C. – This week the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331) was enacted into law. In an effort to save lives and eliminate adverse medical reactions due to preventable prescription errors, Porter was able to include the E-MEDS Act of 2007 in the legislation. This key initiative […]
Washington, DC- Congressman Jon Porter today announced his support for legislation that will help bring needed reforms to the child welfare system in Clark County. Since revelations were brought to light in December 2006, Porter has taken the lead to ensure that Southern Nevada’s children are safe while under the protection of state and local […]
Read full story »May 15, 2008
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Porter applauded House passage of a series of amendments that will provide critical funding for American troops, bolster education benefits for veterans and strengthen the safety net for workers facing layoffs.
‘The priorities of today’s votes were to extend unemployment benefits to our jobless workers, address the needs of our […]
Washington, DC- Congressman Porter released the following statement today after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a $1.8 million grant for the State Veterans Home in Boulder City:
“Since my days on the Boulder City Council we have made our veterans home a priority. I am pleased that the VA is providing the facility with […]
May 13, 2008
Washington, DC- Congressman Jon Porter and Congressman Jim McDermott introduced bipartisan legislation honoring the selfless service of foster families and recognizing the critical role these individuals play in communities across the nation. In addition, the resolution will mark May as National Foster Care Month.
Nationally, 799,000 children spent at least 24 hours in […]
May 13, 2008
Henderson, NV- Congressman Porter announced the winners of the 2008 Congressional Art Competition yesterday evening. This nationwide art competition began in the United States House of Representative in 1982 and serves as an opportunity for Members of Congress to showcase the artistic talents of high school students within their districts.
Over 98 participants […]
April 11, 2008
Washington, DC- Congressman Jon Porter today announced his support of H.R. 5740, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act, or the new GI Bill. This legislation updates and expands the original Montgomery GI Bill to include increased benefits for Reserve and Guard members, as well as bring overall benefits up to date. The […]
February 6, 2008
Washington, DC- As the sub-prime mortgage crisis deepens, Congressman Jon Porter introduced legislation today to implement temporary mortgage financing assistance for families struggling with the current mortgage crisis. Nevada’s third Congressional district is the third fastest growing in the country and has been one of the hardest hit by the sub-prime mortgage crisis. […]
December 5, 2007
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to save lives and eliminate adverse medical reactions due to preventable prescription errors Congressman Jon Porter and Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) introduced legislation today encouraging the use of e-prescribing. E-prescribing involves prescriptions being sent electronically from the healthcare provider to the pharmacy, as opposed to the use […]
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