Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This past week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and twenty-two other Democratic Senators in sending a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo regarding the Trump Administration’s lack of strategy to address the circumstances forcing people to flee from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to the United States.

“We write to express our continued concern about the lack of a coherent strategy from the Trump Administration to address the root...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in commemoration of Purple Heart Day, honoring those who have served in the military and, through their sacrifice, have been awarded the Purple Heart. 

“The members of our armed forces who have borne the wounds of battle and been awarded a Purple Heart have made immeasurable sacrifices in defense of our nation and its freedoms,” said Senator Rosen. “Today, and each day, we honor the brave men and women...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she has joined Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to introduce the Veterans Reimbursement for Emergency Ambulance Services Act (VREASA), S.2392. This bipartisan legislation would authorize veterans’ expenses for emergency ambulance services to non-VA facilities to be reimbursed by the VA. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this year by Reps. Scott Tipton (R-CO) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in recognition of the 54th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

“Over 50 years ago, during a time of deep political division, the United States enacted a landmark piece of legislation to ensure that all Americans have an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy,” said Senator Rosen. “Fifty-four years after the Voting Rights Act’s passage, we must recommit ourselves to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and her Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar calling on the Trump Administration to reverse a new gag rule that compromises the Title X family planning program and the health care of millions of people.

“Over the past few weeks, the Department of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), joined her Democratic colleagues in the Senate to introduce a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to combat the Trump Administration’s efforts to strip away pre-existing condition protections for millions of Americans.

“The actions by this Administration to push junk health care plans will limit access to quality care, and in some cases, invalidate...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, released the following statement congratulating Gwen Braimoh, and her small business, Expertise Cosmetology Institute, in Las Vegas, on being named the United States Senate Small Business of the Week.

“Small businesses are the driving economic force for development and growth in Nevada and across our nation,” said Senator Rosen. “Congratulations to Expertise...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted in favor of passing H.R. 3387, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019, which would set spending levels for the federal government for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 and temporarily suspend the federal borrowing limit. The bill passed by a vote of 67-28.

“This bipartisan budget agreement will allow Congress to support critical domestic programs, providing Nevadans with access to quality health care, education, and other services and...

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 the Special Committee on Aging, launched the bipartisan Comprehensive Care Caucus, with co-chairs Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Deb Fischer (R-NE). Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for both the patient and the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), introduced the US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act, S. 2309, bipartisan legislation that would require the State Department to investigate potential benefits of establishing a joint US-Israel cybersecurity center. This legislation is co-led by Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD).

“Cybersecurity continues to be a growing threat, and we must address...