Serving the First Congressional District of Nevada, Congresswoman Dina Titus has built a strong record of achievement as both an educator and a public servant. As a professor, Dr. Titus taught American and Nevada government classes from 1979 through June 2011 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she has professor emeritus status. A noted non-fiction writer, she is internationally known for her expertise in the history and policies related to nuclear power, weaponry, and waste as well as for her knowledge of the popular lore of "Atomic Culture."
In 1988, Dina was elected to represent the people of District Seven in the Nevada State Senate, serving as the Democratic Minority Leader from 1993 to 2008. During her service in the Legislature, Dina was a champion for quality education and renewable energy development, and a strong advocate on behalf of Nevada’s children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
I believe animals should be treated with care, not cruelty. As a result, I am proud to consistently fight for animal welfare in Congress. I have helped lead the effort to end government agencies from wasting taxpayer dollars on inhumane animal experiments. I’ve also introduced legislation to make sure animals are taken care of in times of emergencies and natural disasters. Finally, I will continue to defend wild horses and burros which are too often threatened despite their importance to so many of us in the West.