Washington, D.C. – U.S.Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today reintroduced the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act, legislation to create thousands of new jobs at North Las Vegas’ Apex Industrial Park. Under the legislation, new and existing businesses at Apex would be allowed to expand their operations without going through an outdated and burdensome permitting process for basic utilities and infrastructure.
“Government red tape shouldn’t be getting in the way of jobs and opportunities workers in North Las Vegas are counting on,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I passed the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act in the Senate last year on a bipartisan basis, and I will continue the work to fully pass this common-sense legislation through both houses of Congress, create more jobs, and grow our economy in Nevada.”
After touring the Apex site and speaking to workers there, Sen. Cortez Masto passed the Senate version of the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act during the last Congress. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04) has reintroduced the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act in the House of Representatives.
“The bill I’m reintroducing today empowers the City of North Las Vegas to make needed investments without unnecessary hurdles from Washington,” Representative Horsford said. “Allowing for local control of the Apex Site will mean more local jobs, more industries to work in, and more economic growth for our community. I secured a hearing for this legislation last Congress – I look forward to consideration and a vote by the full House of Representatives this time. The Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is an opportunity for this new Congress to show it’s ready to act when it comes to non-controversial, commonsense proposals.”
“This critical legislation to provide Apex authorization ensures that the City of North Las Vegas will stay on course to diversify its economy and provide good jobs in new industries. We have worked closely with Congressman Horsford and Senator Cortez Masto to preserve the vital environmental protections in the original authorization while ensuring that our city and region are able to grow and prosper as Congress envisioned. We thank our Congressman and Senator for their commitment to see this bill through to the finish line,” said North Las Vegas Mayor Goynes-Brown.
“This legislation is a practical update to longstanding legislation that benefits the economic viability of the entire region while continuing practical methods to protect the local ecosystem and environment,” said Lisa Cole of Apex Owners Association. “Thanks to the efforts of Senator Cortez Masto, Congressman Horsford, Congressman Amodei and the Nevada delegation, Congress came very close to passing this bill last session and we look forward to it getting across the finish line in the 119th.”
Senator Cortez Masto introduced and passed her Apex legislation in the Senate in 2024. She has also worked across the board to strengthen and diversify Nevada’s economy and create new jobs by passing legislation to upgrade American infrastructure, support Nevada’s manufacturing industry, and invest in Nevada’s booming clean-energy economy.
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