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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) announced their re-introduction of a bipartisan resolution calling for increased diversity in American media. The resolution reaffirms Congress’s commitment to increasing media diversity and pledges Congress to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common-ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

“Especially now, as we battle the coronavirus pandemic, it is more...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following statement applauding news that the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) a grant totaling $2,000,000 to support research and development in nuclear science, engineering, and security:

“Congratulations to UNLV for receiving this funding,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after voting to convict former President Trump at the conclusion of the impeachment proceedings:

“After participating in this week’s impeachment trial and assessing the evidence presented by both parties, I voted to convict former President Donald J. Trump for inciting a violent insurrection against the United States Congress,” said Senator Rosen. “The Senate held a fair trial and the House Managers...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), voted to advance the nominations of Dr. Miguel Cardona for Secretary of Education and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor.

“Today, I voted to advance the nominations of Dr. Miguel Cardona and Mayor Marty Walsh from the HELP committee,” said Senator Rosen. “As we work to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we have competent...

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP), announced her original co-sponsorship of the Expanding SNAP Options Act. This legislation would address hunger needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond by requiring the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand online Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchasing choices. The bill would also provide funding for the creation of a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement calling for the renaming of McCarran International Airport:

“Southern Nevada’s international airport is a major hub for travel and tourism, bringing people from across the globe to our state. Unfortunately, the current name of this airport is after that of a man who left behind a legacy of anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and bigotry,” said Senator Rosen. “I’ve made it my mission in Congress to fight back...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she has been named a Defender of Children for the 116th Congress by First Focus Campaign for Children.

“Children are our future, and we must do everything in our power to support and protect them,” said Senator Rosen. “Whether it’s fighting for better access to health care, including mental health treatment, investing in broadband for improved remote learning for students, protecting the climate for future generations, or...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“Today, I was proud to vote to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security. Ali Mayorkas is exceedingly qualified to lead this department and will work to ensure the safety and security of our nation,” said Senator Rosen. “I look...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement after voting to confirm the historic nomination of Pete Buttigieg to serve as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

“Today, I was proud to vote for the historic confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation,” said Senator Rosen. “As our nation’s first openly LGBTQ Cabinet Secretary, Pete Buttigieg is...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement commemorating Black History Month, which is celebrated each February:

“This month, we honor and highlight all of the amazing contributions made by Black Americans to our country and the world,” said Senator Rosen. “It is important, however, that as we reflect on and celebrate our historic gains, that we also use this time to remember the work that must still be done to rid our country of the many...