Press Releases

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...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement applauding President Biden for taking action to rebuild and strengthen our immigration system:

“Immigration is at the center of our nation’s story. Immigrants built our country from the ground up and continue to define who we are as a nation. They invigorate our economy as visionaries and job creators, working in every industry and field, and contribute to the arts and culture, making our nation better...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“Today, I was proud to vote to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security. Ali Mayorkas is exceedingly qualified to lead this department and will work to ensure the safety and security of our nation,” said Senator Rosen. “I look...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), announced the re-introduction of their bipartisan Ensuring Understanding of COVID-19 to Protect Public Health Act, legislation that would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a longitudinal study on mild, moderate, and severe cases of COVID-19 to ensure we gain a full understanding of both the short and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced they joined eleven of their colleagues in a letter to Senate Leadership expressing strong support for additional funds for state, local, and Tribal governments in the next COVID relief package. In the letter, the Senators list a number of challenges that state, local, and Tribal governments still face, including overburdened unemployment systems with antiquated equipment, challenges for schools...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement commemorating Black History Month, which is celebrated each February:

“This month, we honor and highlight all of the amazing contributions made by Black Americans to our country and the world,” said Senator Rosen. “It is important, however, that as we reflect on and celebrate our historic gains, that we also use this time to remember the work that must still be done to rid our country of the many...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her re-introduction of the Hire Student Veterans Act, the Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act, and the FRESH AIR for Businesses Act, all bipartisan bills aimed at helping get Americans back to work and supporting our struggling businesses.

“Congress must take action in order to address the jobs crisis our workers and businesses are facing as a result of COVID-19,” said Senator Rosen. “These important bipartisan bills...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), spoke on the Senate floor in support of Alejandro Mayorkas to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During her remarks, Senator Rosen urged his swift Senate confirmation.

“There is no question that Ali Mayorkas is qualified for this position,” said Senator Rosen. “Ali Mayorkas is an...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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 applauding President Biden for taking action to strengthen our nation’s health care system, and improve access to quality, affordable health care for Americans:

“Access to quality, affordable health care is more important than ever before,” said Senator Rosen. “President Biden’s actions will reverse the previous...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement applauding President Biden for taking action to tackle the climate crisis:

“The climate crisis is a growing threat that puts our health, our national security, and our economy at risk,” said Senator Rosen. “Today’s actions by President Biden reinforce our country’s commitment to addressing this urgent issue and take proactive steps to combat climate change. The executive actions include supporting clean...