Mark Amodei — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Nevada, 2026

Mark Amodei supports the deportation of undocumented criminals and those who have exhausted their asylum appeals, stating that current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics need a "pivot." He advocates for a process where undocumented individuals can earn legal status, leading to a green card and eventual path to citizenship. Amodei voted for the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act and, as Chairman, authored the FY25 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, emphasizing border security and deterring illegal immigration to ensure safer communities. He has also expressed frustration over congressional inaction on comprehensive immigration reform.

““You can never say the word ‘path’ anymore. ‘Path’ has become a dirty word like comprehensive, like whatever, but there ought to be a way to earn status. Status means you get a green card, which means under the plans that I support, once you get it, if you decide you want to go apply for citizenship, then you walk in there and apply for citizenship like anybody else,” Amodei said, as reported by The Nevada Independent.”

Mark Amodei voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which aims to reduce health insurance premiums and expand coverage options through increased prescription drug pricing transparency and stabilizing the individual market. He supports fixing existing issues in the Affordable Care Act, retaining protections for pre-existing conditions, and allowing young adults to remain on their parents' plans. He opposes a government-run single-payer system like Medicare-for-All, advocating instead for individual choice and competition to lower costs.

“Regardless of your political views, I do not believe wiping the slate clean and starting over is the answer. I believe Congress should focus on the biggest problem areas and fix them. I also believe there are some successful aspects of our current system that we should keep, such as ensuring individuals with pre-existing conditions have access to the care they need, and that young adults have the option to stay on their parent's health care plan until the age of 26. (Rep. Mark Amodei, amodei.house.gov/issues/health-care)”

Congressman Mark Amodei advocates for policies that protect and preserve the environment for future generations, emphasizing sound science. He supports reducing emissions and fostering a cleaner environment, demonstrated by his membership in both the Conservative Climate Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus. Amodei opposes storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain and champions the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, reauthorizing funding through 2034.

““Quite frankly, I’m becoming the guy that says, ‘Listen, we’re concerned about the Chesapeake Bay, we’re concerned about the Everglades; we’re concerned about the Great Lakes; we’re concerned about Tahoe,’ Amodei said in an interview last month after the two fires. “All that stuff’s well and good. It’s time to get concerned about the Great Basin.””

Mark Amodei identifies as pro-life but opposes a federal law banning abortion, believing it should be a state issue. He respects Nevada voters' 1990 referendum, which protects abortion rights through 24 weeks. In Congress, his voting record reflects a commitment to protecting life, including preserving the Hyde Amendment and opposing federal funding for abortions.

““In the long-awaited Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that abortion is not a constitutional right, thus allowing each state to regulate it as they see fit. While I am personally pro-life and have a strong pro-life voting record in Congress, Nevadans voted by referendum in 1990 to legalize abortions beyond the minimum criteria of Roe v. Wade. If Nevadans wish to change those abortion laws to reflect the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling, this must be done through a proposed ballot initiative. Just as the U.S. Supreme Court had a process to follow in terms of hearing and reaching a decision on this case, the State of Nevada also has a process to follow in order to change our state’s existing abortion laws. In Congress, my voting record and legislative actions will continue to reflect my commitment to protecting life. This includes preserving the Hyde Amendment and preventing the taxpayer funding of abortions and opposing the majority party’s abortion-on-demand agenda.” - U.S. Representative Mark Amodei, statement after the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, amodei.house.gov.”

Representative Mark Amodei supports preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, emphasizing that the United States has a responsibility to ensure this never happens. He advocates for confronting regimes that seek to destabilize the free world with the strength of America and its allies. Additionally, Amodei opposes defunding the Department of Homeland Security, noting its critical role encompassing various essential government functions beyond specific controversial operations.

““With every passing day that we fail to confront this radical regime and its proxy groups, they move one step closer to their goal of destabilizing the free world,” Amodei said. “As a leader of the free world, we have a responsibility not only to say that Iran cannot be nuclear-armed, but to promise that it never will be.” (Rep. Mark Amodei, Nevada Current, March 3, 2026)”

Representative Mark Amodei supports local control in education, stating that local teachers, administrators, parents, and community leaders are better judges of educational practices than federal bureaucrats. He advocates for strengthening educational opportunities for all students, emphasizing the importance of career and technical education (CTE) and STEM courses. He supported the Every Student Succeeds Act for eliminating bureaucratic roadblocks and implementing best practices.

“I am a proud product of the Nevada public school system and a supporter of our public schools and teachers across the state. I believe education is a top priority for Nevada and the nation and that we must work to strengthen educational opportunities for all students. However, I do not believe that unelected federal bureaucrats are a better judge of educational practices than our local teachers, school administrators, parents and community leaders. Every school system has their own unique challenges, and I strongly support allowing our communities to make decisions about their students’ educations rather than a one-size-fits all federal approach to education. (Mark Amodei, amodei.house.gov/issues/education)”

Mark Amodei advocates for defending the Second Amendment, asserting that liberties, including the right to bear arms, pre-exist government. He supports enforcing current gun laws and implementing solutions to keep firearms from criminals and the mentally disturbed, while also protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens. He aims for vigilant oversight and legislation that strengthens existing enforcement, without infringing on due process or privacy protections.

“Our law enforcement communities need to be given the tools and resources to enforce the laws that are already on the books while Congress works to enact meaningful solutions that will– without infringing on due process or privacy protections– keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and the mentally disturbed. — Mark Amodei, amodei.house.gov, "Second Amendment" issue page”