COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded four Nevada Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) a series of grants totaling over $15,729,142. This grant funding will be used to support mental health services in Nevada.

“Especially now, access to mental health services is critically important,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m pleased to see that this grant funding...

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...

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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, 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 applauding actions taken by the Biden Administration to provide much-needed economic relief and support to Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic:

“Today, the Biden Administration has taken concrete steps to provide economic support to the American people as we combat this pandemic,” said Senator Rosen. “Today’s executive actions will make it easier for low-income families in Nevada and across our country...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement applauding actions taken by the Biden Administration to support the United States’ efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic:

“I am glad to see the Biden Administration’s swift and focused efforts to defeat COVID-19,” said Senator Rosen. “One year ago today, the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the United States by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the 12 months since,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement following the Senate’s vote to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislative package secures several important Rosen-led provisions to provide much-needed help and relief for hardworking Nevadans and our small businesses.

“Today’s vote is a step forward towards providing help and relief to Nevadans and the American people,” said Senator Rosen. “The COVID-19 relief included...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), announced the introduction of their Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act (S. 5067), a bipartisan bill that would provide a tax credit to businesses and nonprofit organizations that purchase or upgrade their air ventilation, filtration, and purification systems to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in response to news that the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Nevada:

“The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in Nevada marks a major positive development for the Silver State,” said Senator Rosen. “The start of this vaccine’s deployment marks a new phase in our shared efforts to overcome this pandemic, and provides a clear sign of hope for countless Nevadans who have made sacrifices to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) sent a letter to Senate leadership urging them to support legislation that extends the deadline by which states, localities, Tribes, and territories must spend their Coronavirus Relief Fund allocation. The current spending deadline is December 30, 2020, after which point unspent funds will go back to the US Treasury. Even monies that have been allocated to specific projects must be returned, despite...