Infrastructure

RENO, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), one of the co-authors of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, visited Reno-Tahoe International Airport and met with the airport’s CEO and President Daren Griffin to hold a press conference discussing the importance of the Senate-passed, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for airports, her role as one of the bill’s co-authors and...

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), one of the co-authors of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, joined Clark County Commissioner James Gibson, and Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation for a press conference at Harry Reid International Airport to discuss the Senate-passed infrastructure package, Senator Rosen’s role as one of the bill’s co-authors and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of the Treasury for awarding $135,603,020 in funding to the state of Nevada as part of the Rosen-backed American Rescue Plan Act’s Capital Project Fund. The funding will be used to support broadband connectivity needs highlighted and amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has made crystal clear just how important access to reliable internet is for our...

ELY, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the G22 bipartisan group that wrote and negotiated the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which recently passed the United States Senate, hosted a roundtable discussion with community leaders in Ely focused on the need to expand and improve broadband in Nevada.

“Fast, reliable internet access is critical to our daily lives,” said Senator Rosen. “It was great to sit down today and hear from key stakeholders in Ely who understand...

As Part of Bipartisan Group that Drafted the Senate-Passed Landmark Legislation, Rosen Played a Leading Role in Writing Sections on Broadband and Airports and Ensuring Support for Travel and Tourism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the bipartisan Senate infrastructure working group, released the following statement after voting to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In her statement, Senator Rosen highlighted the wins she was able to secure for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the bipartisan Senate infrastructure working group, spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation she and the group drafted that is being considered on the Senate floor this week. In her remarks, Senator Rosen highlighted the major investments that this bipartisan bill would make in infrastructure projects in Nevada and across the United States.

“Our bipartisan bill will be...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), released the following statement applauding the Senate passage of her and Senator James Risch’s (R-ID) amendment as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:

“Across the country, we are seeing the impact of wildfires in our communities, in our western states, and in Nevada. As we speak, the Tamarack fire is devastating the Nevada-California border and local communities. Right now, the entire state of Nevada and over 90% of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chris Coons (D-DE), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rob Portman (R-OH), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Jon Tester (D-MT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mark Warner (D-VA) released the...

During Senate Commerce Hearing, Rosen Spoke with Transportation Officials About the Potential Applications of Her Cyber Sense Act to Protect U.S. Energy Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) questioned David Pekoske, Administrator at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); and Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary at the Department of Transportation, about protecting our nation...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Angus King (I-ME) announced the introduction of their Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act. This legislation would help build needed broadband infrastructure to connect internet carriers to local networks and community institutions in order to increase broadband access to unserved and underserved communities.

“Too many communities in Nevada and across our nation lack adequate internet access,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to...