Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement announcing she has filed a series of amendments to support health care services and Nevada’s small business community:

“As we work to provide relief during this difficult pandemic, we must do everything we can to safeguard the health of Nevadans and the health of our state’s economy,” said Senator Rosen. “This evening, I filed three amendments to the 2021 Budget Resolution. These amendments will...

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 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), announced her original co-sponsorship of the Relaunching America’s Workforce Act, legislation introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) that would invest $15 billion in America’s workforce training infrastructure and career and technical education.

“We must take action to swiftly reverse the job losses in Nevada and across our country brought on by the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP), announced the introduction of the Reopen and Rebuild America’s Schools Act, legislation she helped introduce that would invest $130 billion in modernizing classrooms across the country and help schools upgrade their physical and digital infrastructure.

“Congress must do more to help school districts across the nation that are facing severe financial strain...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), announced her re-introduction of the Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act and the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act, bipartisan bills aimed at supporting and improving health care in rural and underserved areas.

“During this public health crisis, it is critical that we ensure proper access to quality, affordable health...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) questioned Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, about improving state unemployment system technology to get benefits out faster, as well as building out our STEM and cybersecurity workforce. A transcript of the Senator’s full exchange can be found below, and a video of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) questioned Isabel Guzman, President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), about gaming small businesses’ access to  Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, lifting the caps on EIDL loans and grants, and providing SBA resources to legally operating cannabis businesses in Nevada. A transcript of the...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor in support of the swift passage of a COVID-19 relief package that truly addresses the needs of the American people.

“The American people need our help, and they need it now,” said Senator Rosen. “COVID-19 is a global public health emergency, and it requires the full force of the U.S. government. We must act boldly and efficiently as we work to overcome this crisis and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) questioned Dr. Miguel Cardona, President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Education, about support for STEM and Career and Technical Education (CTE), as well as the need for mental health resources for students. A transcript of the Senator’s full exchange can be found below, and a video of the Senator’s full exchange can be found here.

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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...