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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her original co-sponsorship of bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which compensates individuals exposed to radiation while working in uranium mines or living downwind from atomic weapons tests. This legislation will extend the program for nearly two decades, expand eligibility to all Nevada residents exposed to radiation as a result of atmospheric nuclear testing at the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), released the following statement commemorating the 20^th anniversary of the September 11^th attack:

“On this day, twenty years ago, our country was attacked. During that horrific act of terror, the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans were taken from us. Today, we remember those lost to us on that dark day, we share in the mourning of their families and loved...

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following after her meeting with Heroes and Hearts, a nonprofit based in Nevada that supports literacy and leadership efforts in marginalized communities globally. Heroes and Hearts was founded by Justyn Boumah, age 6.

“It was a pleasure to meet with Justyn Boumah and his family to hear about the work Heroes and Hearts is doing to support their community in Nevada and other communities around the world,” said Senator Rosen. “At...

LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) toured the Just One Project's community market to speak with volunteers and learn about the food distribution services and resources they provide for the Las Vegas community. 

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has become an even more critical issue in our state," said Senator Rosen. "Today, I visited Just One Project's community market to learn more about their incredible efforts to distribute food to community members in need....

RENO, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement after addressing the 65^th annual Nevada AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention.

“I appreciate the amazing work AFL-CIO does to fight for Nevada’s working families,” said Senator Rosen. “Nevada’s union members are the driving force that keeps our economy going. I was proud to address today’s AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention about the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), announced her co-sponsorship of the State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by HSGAC Chairman Gary Peters and Ranking Member Rob Portman that would promote coordination between the Department of Homeland Security and states and localities on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches, as well as resources...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement applauding Senate passage of the K–12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation she co-sponsored. The bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to complete a study of cybersecurity risks to schools. This legislative action follows a ransomware attack targeted against Nevada’s Clark County School District, the fifth-largest...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted in favor of passing the Senate budget resolution, which, if adopted by the full Congress, would set spending levels for the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022.

“This budget resolution will enable Congress to tackle many of the most pressing challenges that our nation faces,” said Senator Rosen. “The resolution lays the groundwork for significant investments that will lower costs and create jobs for Americans – through economic...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) examining racially, ethnically, and religiously motivated domestic terrorism, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) questioned Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), about extremists exploiting social media platforms as tools for disinformation and hate, often serving as catalysts for violence. A transcript of the Senator’s exchange can be...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Cornyn (R-TX) announced the re-introduction of their Improving Cybersecurity of Small Organizations Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to establish cybersecurity guidance to help small businesses, nonprofits, and local governments implement protections against cybersecurity threats and risks. Identical legislation will be introduced in the U.S. House of...