Nevada GOP Rep. Mark Amodei announces he will not seek reelection

Nevada GOP Rep. Mark Amodei on Friday announced that he will not seek reelection, becoming the 30th Republican House member to retire.“Serving the people of Nevada has been the honor of my lifetime. Nobody is prouder of our Nevada Congressional District than me. Thank you for the honor. Every achievement worth doing began with listening to Nevadans and fighting for our values,” Amodei said in a statement, The Hill reported.
“I came to Congress to solve problems and to make sure our State and Nation have strong voice in the federal policy and oversight processes. I look forward to finishing my term. After 15 years of service, I believe it is the right time for Nevada and myself to pass the torch.”
Amodei, 67, oversees Department of Homeland Security funding as a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. The department risks another funding lapse after Feb. 13, following the partial government shutdown that ended this week, as Democrats and Republicans disagree on immigration enforcement reform.
Republicans are outpacing Democrats in retirements from the House. Compared to the 30 House Republicans, 21 House Democrats have announced retirements or are seeking higher office.

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