Women's Empowerment

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and five other colleagues in writing a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging him to act proactively to protect servicemembers’ access to reproductive healthcare. 

If the Supreme Court’s draft opinion in the Dobbs case goes into effect and strikes down Roe, hundreds of thousands of troops, dependents, and DoD civilians stationed in states...

WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined ABC News Live to discuss today’s Senate vote to protect the future of reproductive rights in the United States after recent news that the Supreme Court is moving to overturn Roe v. Wade. Last year, Senator Rosen helped introduce the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation to protect the constitutional right to access reproductive health care and provide a safeguard against dangerous state-level abortion bans and restrictions....

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the recent news that the U.S. Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade and what Congress can do to protect the reproductive rights of millions of Americans. Yesterday, Senator Rosen issued a statement on these reports and reiterated her support for codifying Roe into law.

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“I can just tell you, my phone has been ringing off the hook – texts, calls coming in. Women and girls are...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), voted to advance debate on the Women’s Health Protection Act, which she co-sponsored last year. This legislation would effectively codify Roe v. Wade, protecting the right to access reproductive health care and safeguarding against dangerous state-level abortion bans and restrictions. The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the motion to take up this bill.

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Panel Discussion Focused On Challenges Women In The STEM Workforce Are Facing, Particularly In the Wake Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Women in STEM Caucus, hosted an inaugural panel discussion on women in the STEM workforce. The panel was moderated by Karen Horting, Executive Director and CEO for the Society of Women...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) launched the Senate’s first Women in STEM Caucus, a new bipartisan group that will work to advance women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and math education and careers. The caucus will provide a forum for discussion and legislative collaboration about how to expand access to STEM education for women and increase women’s participation in STEM-related fields. November 8 is National STEM...

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...