Gun Violence

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which would enhance background checks on firearm purchases for individuals under 21, fund the implementation of red flag laws, combat firearms trafficking, and make historic investments in school safety and mental health programs. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives. 

“After decades of inaction in Washington on reducing gun violence, including after the horrific...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her co-sponsorship of the Keep Americans Safe Act, legislation to prohibit the importation, sale, manufacturing, transfer, or possession of gun magazines that hold more than ten rounds of ammunition.

“We must take commonsense steps in order to prevent widespread gun violence from continuing to impact our communities,” said Senator Rosen. “This legislation banning high capacity magazines would help curb mass shootings and other...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her co-sponsorship of the Background Check Expansion Act, legislation that would expand federal background checks. Under current federal law, unlicensed sellers – such as those selling firearms at gun shows or online – are not required to conduct a background check prior to transferring a firearm.

“In order to combat the epidemic of gun violence in the United States, we must enact commonsense gun safety laws,” said Senator...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate the third anniversary of 1 October, and honor the lives lost as a result of the worst mass shooting in American history.

“Three years ago, on this very date, in my hometown of Las Vegas, a gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel onto the unsuspecting crowd below,” said Senator Rosen. “This horrific attack lasted just over...

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement honoring the memory of those lost and injured during the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas, as well as praise for those who offered assistance during the horrific incident.

“On October 1st, 2017, the city of Las Vegas experienced tragedy on an unprecedented scale, tragedy that has left our community deeply scarred and our city forever changed,” said Senator...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) delivered remarks on the Senate floor commemorating the two year anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting. In their remarks, the Senators reflected on the tragedy and honored the 58 innocent people who were killed and hundreds more that were injured in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on October 1st, 2017.

“The 1 October shooting forever altered the lives of countless...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her co-sponsorship of the Keep Americans Safe Act, which would prohibit the transfer, importation, or possession of gun magazines that are able to hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

“High-capacity magazines are deadly accessories that are only meant to wreak havoc, and they make it nearly impossible for law enforcement to respond to active shooters,” said Senator Rosen. “This legislation will take meaningful action to...