Dina Titus, U.S. Congresswoman representing Nevada’s 1st district and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, has raised concerns on social media regarding pipeline safety, betting markets related to Venezuela, and funding for the Hoover Dam.
On January 9, 2026, Titus addressed her concerns about U.S. pipeline safety in relation to international oil infrastructure projects. She posted: “As Ranking Member of @TransportDems Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, I am demanding answers from @PHMSA_DOT on how @POTUS will ensure pipeline safety at home while ‘fixing’ Venezuela’s oil and gas infrastructure. I have serious concerns about the https://t.co/kNFsERTbRN”.
Later that day, she highlighted regulatory issues surrounding betting activity linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. On January 9, 2026, she wrote: “In light of recent betting activity surrounding the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, I have serious concerns about @Polymarket’s ability, and willingness, to comply with @CFTC regulations. I am demanding answers from Polymarket CEO @shayne_coplan regarding the safeguards https://t.co/fHpjLpsykG”.
Titus also announced legislative progress benefiting her district. On January 9, 2026 she stated: “I am pleased that the House passed language I requested in the House Energy & Water appropriations bill to unlock $50 million in funding for the Hoover Dam. This is a win for #OnlyinDistrictOne and our water security. https://t.co/FnREHMaHJz”.
Titus has served as Nevada’s representative in Congress since 2013 after succeeding Shelley Berkley and previously held office in the Nevada Senate from 1988 to 2008. Born in Thomasville, Georgia in 1950 and now residing in Las Vegas at age 72, Titus earned her undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary in 1970.
