Women's Empowerment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), both members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation, released the following statements applauding Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution honoring women in the aviation industry. The resolution celebrates America’s aviation workforce, commits the Senate to helping increase aviation workforce and other STEM job...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement commemorating International Women’s Day:

“On this International Women’s Day, let’s shine a light on and celebrate all the women in our lives who have paved the way by fearlessly breaking down barriers throughout history,” said Senator Rosen. “We have come so far because of female trailblazers leading the way in technology, business, education, science, government, and in so many other important fields. I...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), both members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statements after introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring women in the aviation industry, celebrating America’s aviation workforce, committing the Senate to helping increase aviation workforce and other STEM job opportunities for women, and designating March 8 through March 14, 2021 as “Women of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement celebrating Women’s History Month:

“This month is a time to celebrate the incredible achievements that women, in Nevada and across the country, have made throughout history,” said Senator Rosen. “Women are continuing to break down barriers and make their voices heard from the halls of Congress, to leadership roles in boardrooms, in their scientific efforts to combat COVID-19, and so much more. Let us...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during the virtual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) participated in a one-on-one conversation with Tiffany Moore of the Consumer Technology Association as part of a fireside chat organized by The Female Quotient. During the conversation, Senator Rosen discussed issues that women in the workforce and tech industry face, as well as how we can utilize technology and education to close societal gender gaps.

“Each year, it is a pleasure to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in celebration of the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th Amendment, which guarantees women the right to vote.

“As we celebrate 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, we remember all the trailblazers who paved the way for justice,” said Senator Rosen. “I stand with suffragettes then and now. We have a long way to go to achieve equity, but today, the progress made by tireless and talented women...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statements after introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring women in the aviation industry, celebrating America’s aviation workforce, and designating March 2 through March 8, 2020 as “Women of the Aviation Workforce Week.”
 
“Women make up half of the workforce in our country yet still only make up a fraction...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in celebration of Women’s History Month.
 
“Throughout history, women have overcome discrimination and adversity to make incredible achievements,” said Senator Rosen. “This month marks a time to celebrate the progress and incredible historical achievements that we have made in Nevada and across our country. Women are making their voices heard in positions of leadership, including a female majority...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) applauded news of the passage of a bipartisan resolution, which she co-sponsored along with all 24 of her female Senate colleagues, recognizing astronauts Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch, who made history by completing the first all-female spacewalk. The resolution also recognizes NASA’s efforts to fully integrate women into the astronaut corp. 

“I am thrilled to congratulate Dr. Jessica Meir and Christina Koch on their...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her co-sponsorship of legislation that would reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This legislation is co-sponsored by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, and was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in April of this year.

“Twenty-five years ago, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act, taking a stand against violence committed against women and creating critical support programs for survivors,” sa...