url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/29/in-senate-rosen-helps-pass-legislation-to-protect-college-sports/,"In Senate, Rosen Helps Pass Legislation to Protect College Sports",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped pass a bipartisan bill in the Senate to establish much-needed regulation in college sports and provide important protections for student-athletes regarding health, safety, academics, and compensation. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act would establish clear requirements for name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements for college student-athletes and set regulations for sports agents – protecting young athletes from predatory practices and guarding the integrity of college sports.

“The current rules around athlete compensation and eligibility in college sports have created a murky landscape that’s hurting our student-athletes and the sports we love most,” said Senator Rosen. “I was proud to help pass this bipartisan bill in the Senate to return some much-needed stability to college sports, and provide clear protections for our athletes and universities in Nevada.”

“With the passage of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, we have taken an important step forward in providing intercollegiate athletics with comprehensive guidelines to address many of the most pressing issues in college sports today,” said Brian Sandoval, President of the University of Nevada, Reno. “The Protect College Sports Act establishes clear frameworks for eligibility, revenue sharing and medical benefits for student-athletes, among many other key provisions, and clearly affirms the need for student-athlete protections through sensible oversight. We are grateful to Senator Rosen for her leadership, vision, and dedication to ensuring that student-athletes remain at the center of these important reforms.”

“There is no question that the landscape of intercollegiate athletics is at an inflection point, and the Protect College Sports Act offers a common-sense approach that will create stability and clarity for institutions and support student-athletes as they grow and prepare for life after sport,” said Chris Heavey, Interim President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). “We’re grateful to Sen. Jacky Rosen and to all members of our federal delegation who supported this important legislation, and to all who are working hard to ensure a bright future for student-athletes here in Nevada and throughout the nation.”

In June, when the Senate Commerce Committee considered the bill, Senator Rosen secured two amendments that would ensure that non-Power 4 conferences, like the Mountain West Conference that UNR and UNLV are a part of, have a seat at the table when the rules are being decided at the NCAA and on the future of college sports.

Senator Rosen has played an important role in promoting American sports and supporting the industries around them. Senator Rosen’s Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act to revitalize boxing and strengthen fighter protections recently advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee. In June, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act, which would boost American sports diplomacy and leverage large sporting events hosted in the U.S. to boost tourism, advanced out of committee. Recently, Senator Rosen and UNLV hosted a discussion on Sports Tourism with representatives from the UFC, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and organizers of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

###",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-peters-padilla-durbin-schumer-demand-secretary-mullin-halt-2026-election-interference-efforts/,"Cortez Masto, Peters, Padilla, Durbin, Schumer Demand Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in demanding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin halt the Department’s efforts to assert federal control over and undermine trust in the midterm elections.

“We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts. As Secretary of Homeland Security, you have promoted the President’s conspiracy theories about our elections, pressured states to participate in illegal activities, and explicitly threatened to reduce grant funding and initiate criminal investigations for those states that do not comply with the Administration’s demands,” the Senators began.

In their letter, the Senators raised concerns about Mullin’s unsupported claim that 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote in four states. His claims about noncitizen voting have already been disproven in Nevada. They also criticized DHS efforts to pressure states to provide sensitive voter roll information to be run through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, despite the Administration’s acknowledgment of problems with the underlying data.

The Senators objected to new election-related conditions on FEMA’s Homeland Security Grant Program, which have been retroactively applied to previously awarded Fiscal Year 2025 funding and are threatening Fiscal Year 2026 funding. By threatening to withhold funding that communities rely on to prevent acts of terrorism and other threats, Mullin is putting Americans’ safety at risk as political leverage.

The Senators also highlighted allegations from a federal whistleblower about an effort referred to as the “Unlawful Voter Initiative.” According to the whistleblower, USCIS personnel were allegedly directed to use sensitive, personally identifiable information and improperly access state voter registration websites to find alleged non-citizen voters.

“According to the whistleblower, USCIS staff were given a list of names and told to use sensitive personally identifiable information to impersonate voters and access state voter registration websites to verify individuals’ immigration and voter registration statuses. Equipped with incomplete and unverifiable data compiled with ‘supplemental magic,’ USCIS staff are allegedly being directed to create law enforcement records on individuals, including U.S. citizens, for possible referral to HSI for further investigation,” the Senators wrote. “If true, this is just another alarming effort by the Department to use data that USCIS materials admit may be inaccurate, coupled with questionable means to potentially disenfranchise voters.”

The Senators called on Mullin to immediately provide all information substantiating his July 17, 2026 allegations regarding noncitizens who registered to vote, rescind FEMA Information Bulletin Nos. 569 and 569(a) and release all withheld funds to states without further delay; and provide information about the “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and immediately cease its activities.

“The 2026 midterm elections are already underway. Your unsubstantiated allegations of noncitizen voter fraud, public recitation of unreliable data, and unwarranted conditioning of continued grant funding for state election security measures on compliance with politically motivated requests for voter data appear to be calculated efforts to undermine confidence in our elections and risks wrongly disenfranchising voters,” the Senators concluded.

The full text of the letter is available here.

Senator Cortez Masto has consistently stood up to President Trump’s illegal attempts to take away Americans’ voting rights. When President Trump signed an executive order mandating that states share their voter lists with the federal government and redesign election mail, she introduced legislation and filed an amicus brief to block it and urged USPS not to implement the order. Cortez Masto helped Democrats defeat the SAVE America Act and called attention to the impact it and other so-called “election integrity” measures by the Trump Administration would have on voting access for Tribal communities.

###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-statement-on-vote-to-require-the-department-of-state-to-produce-report-on-violence-in-the-west-bank/,Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Require the Department of State to Produce Report on Violence in the West Bank,2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting to require the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, including the killings of Americans:

“Over the past three years, settler violence in the West Bank has dramatically increased, and over a thousand civilians, including nine Americans and hundreds of children, have been killed. This violence is unacceptable and incompatible with efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “American citizens are being killed, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has not done nearly enough to stop this violence. The American people deserve answers, and today I voted for transparency and accountability.”

###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/29/rosen-lankford-urge-meta-to-take-action-to-address-spread-of-antisemitic-content-online/,"Rosen, Lankford Urge Meta to Take Action to Address Spread of Antisemitic Content Online",2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senators Also Demanded Answers On Meta’s Current Safeguards Against Fake Accounts, Or Bots, Spreading Antisemitism

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, sent a bipartisan letter to Meta requesting details on the company’s current protections to prevent bots and other inauthentic accounts from spreading antisemitic content on Instagram and Facebook. The Senators also asked that Meta expand their existing protections to safeguard users and limit the spread of antisemitic content on their platforms. This comes after both Senators introduced a comprehensive bill to strengthen federal efforts to fight antisemitism – including online.

“As members of the U.S. Senate committed to combating antisemitism in all of its forms, we write to express grave concerns regarding the persistent problem of inauthentic accounts and ‘bot farm’ operations abusing social media platforms to develop and spread antisemitic content on your platforms,” wrote the Senators. “We also request information about Meta’s current safeguards and enforcement mechanisms to prevent platform abuse by inauthentic accounts on Instagram and Facebook, and to urge Meta to implement reforms to protect users, limit the proliferation of antisemitic content, and strengthen its transparency measures against inauthentic behavior, including by labeling accounts’ country of origin for the American public.”

“Research has shown how inauthentic social media accounts, sometimes as part of a network of accounts created by foreign actors, can be used to promote antisemitism online and accelerate calls for violence against Jewish Americans…We cannot continue to play catch up as foreign agents and extremists abuse American social media platforms to spread hate and sow discord on American soil and across the globe,” the Senators concluded. “We need collaboration with our most influential social media companies to bring our digital space to a higher level of transparency and integrity. Labeling Facebook and Instagram accounts with their country of origin would be an impactful step toward combatting foreign-based influence networks.”

The full text of the letter can be found HERE.

As the first former synagogue president and one of only four Jewish women to ever serve in the U.S. Senate, Senator Rosen has been a leader in combating antisemitism and protecting Jewish American communities. Senator Rosen successfully urged the Department of Education to issue guidance to schools and colleges, reminding them of their legal obligation to protect students from discrimination. Last year, she and Senator Lankford introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen Holocaust education at public schools and increase awareness of Holocaust educational resources available to local communities.

###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/29/rosen-votes-to-overturn-trump-rule-to-end-care-for-two-million-americans-on-affordable-care-act/,Rosen Votes to Overturn Trump Rule to End Care for Two Million Americans on Affordable Care Act,2026-09-29,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted on a resolution to overturn a Trump Administration rule that would effectively end health care coverage for two million Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act for coverage and raise health care prices for everyone else. The Trump Administration’s rule promotes the use of high-deductible health plans, loosens requirements for physician networks, and allows providers to offer plans that do not cover the costs of care. This would make it easier for insurers to raise out-of-pocket costs, sell junk insurance coverage, increase working families’ deductibles, cover fewer services, and kick more providers out-of-network.

“As a result of Donald Trump’s cut to health care, hardworking families are either losing coverage or being forced to decide between seeing a doctor and paying for other basic needs. That’s why it’s unconscionable that the Trump Administration is attempting to kick off even more people from their health care,” said Senator Rosen. “I voted to pass this resolution and protect Nevadans’ access to affordable health care. Shamefully, Senate Republicans voted against it and in favor of raising health care costs for families.”

Senator Rosen has fought to protect health care access for Nevadans. In June, Senator Rosen introduced a bipartisan bill to protect patients’ access to their preferred doctors and lower out-of-pocket drug costs. She also helped secure lower prescription drug prices for seniors through the Inflation Reduction Act. She also helped introduce the bipartisan Share the Savings with Seniors Act, which would lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors with chronic health conditions. In January, she also voted to overturn a Trump Administration rule that will make it harder and more expensive for Americans to enroll in health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces.

###",1,2026-09-30T10:57:52Z,2026-09-30T10:59:04Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-whitehouse-introduce-congressional-check-on-rogue-supreme-court-decisions/,"Cortez Masto, Whitehouse Introduce Congressional Check on Rogue Supreme Court Decisions",2026-09-28,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Legislation to allow Congress to respond quickly to Court decisions comes as Americans’ approval of the Supreme Court is nearing a historic low

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced legislation to bolster Congress’s ability to check Supreme Court decisions that erroneously interpret federal law or roll back constitutional rights. The Supreme Court Review Act mirrors existing legislation that allows Congress to quickly respond to federal agency rules.

“Our country was founded on a system of checks and balances, and there is no reason we should let an extreme Supreme Court take away Nevadans’ fundamental rights,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It’s time to put some power back in the hands of the people’s elected representatives and make it clear that Congress has the power to check the Court when it guts critical constitutional protections.”

“The captured right-wing majority of the Supreme Court is openly delivering goods to deep-pocketed special interests. When the Court abuses its power in this way—especially by paving over factual records—it’s up to Congress to protect the interests of the American people,” said Senator Whitehouse. “The Supreme Court Review Act would put guardrails on these rogue decisions and return policymaking power back to where the Constitution delegated it: in the hands of the people and their elected representatives.”

The Supreme Court continues to erode longstanding constitutional protections and interpret the law in ways that are out of step with congressional intent and will of the American people. Congress can respond to these cases by clarifying federal law or creating new statutory protections, but cumbersome Senate procedure has undermined Congress’s ability to react quickly.

Cortez Masto and Whitehouse’s Supreme Court Review Act would make clear that the constitutionally delegated power to make policy remains with Congress, not the Court. The bill would create streamlined procedures through which Congress can exercise its existing power to amend statutes or create federal statutory rights following a Supreme Court decision. Specifically, the bill would:

Codify a process for passing new laws in response to Supreme Court decisions that interpret federal statutes or roll back constitutional rights;

Expedite procedures for the Senate to pass these laws by a simple majority;

Limit the process to recent Court rulings and exclude non-germane changes to federal law to prevent abuse; and

Ensure that members of the minority party in the Senate have an opportunity to propose alternative updates to the law.

In addition to Cortez Masto and Whitehouse, Supreme Court Review Act is cosponsored by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). The legislation is endorsed by Public Citizen, People for the American Way, Fix the Court, Project on Government Oversight, Common Cause, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), and the Center for Biological Diversity.

“The Supreme Court has grown increasingly out-of-touch with the norms and values of the American public. The Court today has its lowest public approval rating in history. The SCOTUS Review Act provides a sorely-needed expedited congressional review process of controversial Court decisions, giving Congress a chance to respond to rulings that fail to protect the public’s interest. Public Citizen heartily endorses this reasonable oversight measure,” said Craig Holman, Ph.D., of Public Citizen.

“We all learned in civics class that the branches of the government are meant to be in conversation with one another. But that give-and-take has largely come to a halt this past decade, as the once prevalent practice of congressional override has all but disappeared. With their legislation, Sens. Whitehouse and Cortez Masto are reasserting Congress’ role as the prime interpreter of the Constitution, able to fix statutory holdings that miss the mark with greater ease. I am grateful for their initiative and for their efforts to establish a new era of popular constitutionalism,” said Gabe Roth, Executive Director of Fix the Court.

“In recent years, the Supreme Court has narrowed and eroded longstanding statutory and constitutional protections, defying the understanding and intent of democratically-elected leaders in Congress,” said Debra Perlin, Vice President for Policy at CREW. “The Supreme Court Review Act would give Congress the tools to promptly respond to harmful or erroneous Supreme Court decisions that affect the lives of everyday Americans. CREW is proud to endorse this important legislation that would allow Congress to effectuate its intent and reassert its Article I powers.”

Senator Cortez Masto has consistently stood up to the rogue Supreme Court. Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, she has consistently fought to protect women’s right to choose. Cortez Masto has pushed back against the Supreme Court’s recent egregious decisions, including its decision to allow the Trump Administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants and its decision to permit ICE to use racial profiling while enacting President Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

###",1,2026-09-29T11:07:12Z,2026-09-29T11:08:49Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-joins-bipartisan-group-of-senators-demanding-the-trump-administration-extend-tps-for-ukrainians/,Cortez Masto Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Demanding the Trump Administration Extend TPS for Ukrainians,2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"The Senators’ call for an 18-month extension and redesignation comes as TPS for Ukrainians is set to expire next month

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators, led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), calling on the Trump Administration to issue an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians living in the United States as Vladimir Putin continues his unjustified war of aggression against their homeland.

In their letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Senators underscored how a failure to extend TPS ahead of its expiration next month would send thousands of Ukrainians back into a war zone that has resulted in significant civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and displacement.

“Current conditions in Ukraine clearly merit the continuation of TPS status. The ongoing war has caused a humanitarian crisis and damage to critical civilian infrastructure has left many with limited or no access to heat, electricity or medical services. Ukrainian nationals cannot safely return at this time, and allowing TPS to terminate on October 19, 2026, would risk sending more than one hundred thousand individuals back to an active war zone,” wrote the Senators.

The full text of the letter can be found here.

Since the Russian invasion in 2022, Senator Cortez Masto has stood firmly behind Ukraine and against Putin’s war of aggression. She pushed the Biden Administration to reduce restrictions on Ukrainian use of U.S. weapons and urged the Trump Administration to maintain trade restrictions on Russia. When President Trump instituted his blanket tariffs in April of 2025, Cortez Masto tried to exempt Ukraine, but her effort was blocked by a Republican Senator. She is leading bipartisan legislation to prevent businesses from taking a tax break on business dealings with Russia. Cortez Masto cited Tulsi Gabbard’s repeated justifications of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine as part of her reasoning in voting against Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence.

###",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/25/rosen-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-release-funding-to-lower-heating-cooling-costs-for-families/,"Rosen, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release Funding to Lower Heating & Cooling Costs for Families",2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a bipartisan letter demanding the Trump Administration release federal funds to lower home cooling and heating costs for hardworking families before winter home-heating bills arrive. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families with children and seniors on fixed incomes to stay cool in the extremely hot summers and warm in the winter. As energy costs soar and weather becomes more extreme, it is critical that this assistance is allocated in a timely manner to keep vulnerable families safe.

“As you know, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (P.L. 119-103) requires the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute no less than 90 percent of its total LIHEAP allotment by November 1, 2026,” the senators wrote. “Given the extraordinary pressure consumers will face this winter, we ask that you make this distribution well before the deadline.”

“October marks the start of the heating season for many states, and with temperatures already dropping, low-income families and seniors are feeling additional strains on their household budgets,” the senators continued.

The senators concluded, “As the main federal program benefiting these individuals with their energy bills, LIHEAP provides critical assistance to vulnerable families and seniors during the cold winter and hot summer months. A quick release of funding will ensure no gaps in assistance.”

The full letter can be found HERE.

Senator Rosen is consistently working to lower energy costs for Nevadans. Earlier this month, she helped secure more than $1.5 million in federal funding from the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps American families save money on their energy bills through cost-effective measures. She recently joined colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration restore funding for energy projects that had been illegally cancelled. In January, Senator Rosen helped secure more than $49 million in community project funding, which included projects to improve energy efficiency.

###",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/25/rosen-introduces-resolution-denouncing-trumps-hostilities-towards-canada/,Rosen Introduces Resolution Denouncing Trump’s Hostilities Towards Canada,2026-09-25,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"From Tariffs to Hostile Rhetoric, Donald Trump’s Actions Against Canada are Hurting American Consumers, Businesses, and Tourism

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a resolution denouncing Donald Trump’s hostile actions towards Canada, which include his cost-raising trade war and harmful rhetoric. The resolution would call for the removal of Trump’s new 50 percent tariffs on Canada and demand that the President stop taking inflammatory actions that needlessly harm the U.S. relationship with Canada, such as the attempted renaming of Lake Ontario and falsely claiming that Canada is the “51st state.” Since the start of the second Trump Administration, international travel to Nevada from Canada – which is the top source of international tourism for the state – has dropped significantly, and reckless tariffs have caused prices to increase dramatically on everyday essentials. Canada is Nevada’s second-largest export market, accounting for $1.6 billion in goods every year.

“In less than two years, Donald Trump’s constant jabs and hostilities towards Canada have alienated one of our closest allies, and Americans are paying the price. Retaliatory tariffs from Canada and a decrease in Canadian visitors to the United States are hurting our tourism sector and Nevada’s economy,” said Senator Rosen. “I am introducing this resolution to put the Senate on record that Trump’s reckless actions are having real, negative consequences on our economy.”

Senator Rosen has been an outspoken critic of Trump’s attacks on Canada. Earlier this month, Senator Rosen released a statement denouncing Trump’s trade war with Canada. She also helped introduce a bill that would repeal Trump’s new 50 percent cost-raising tariffs on Canada. Senator Rosen also met with the Consul General of Canada to discuss the relationship between Nevada and Canada, as well as the importance of Canadian visitors and products to Nevada’s economy.

###",1,2026-09-26T09:43:57Z,2026-09-26T09:44:55Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-murray-hirono-reintroduce-bill-to-expand-coverage-of-birth-control-in-america-and-sound-the-alarm-on-trumps-relentless-attacks-on-contraception-family-planning/,"Cortez Masto, Murray, Hirono Reintroduce Bill to Expand Coverage of Birth Control in America and Sound the Alarm on Trump’s Relentless Attacks on Contraception & Family Planning",2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE***

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i) to reintroduce their bicameral Affordability is Access Act. This legislation would require insurers to fully cover over-the-counter birth control without any fees or out-of-pocket costs, once it’s FDA-approved. This reintroduction comes as the Trump administration continues their senseless attacks on reproductive care, family planning, and contraception, including moves to cancel teen pregnancy prevention grants, attempts to decimate Title X, and the State Department’s extremist decision to falsely label birth control products as abortifacients.

“Congress must pass the Affordability is Access Act to expand Americans’ reproductive freedoms even as this Administration tries to shrink them,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Birth control has helped thousands of Nevadans and millions of Americans live healthy lives. It’s past time we made sure every woman who wants it has an affordable over-the-counter option they can buy.”

“When it comes to birth control, the challenge we face isn’t just to stop Trump from setting up new barriers. We have to tear down the barriers that have been standing for far too long—like cost,” said Senator Murray. “We have to put forward our own vision for the future—not just reject Trump’s far-right dystopia. That’s why we are re-introducing the Affordability is Access Act. This bill would require insurance to fully cover safe, over-the-counter birth control for patients. And this year we made a big update: our bill will also make sure all other FDA-approved forms of contraception are covered for patients. No fees. No hurdles. No out-of-pocket costs. This is especially important because, as of March 2024, there is an over-the counter birth control pill that women can buy at pharmacies and grocery stores. Trump has made his vision painfully clear, he wants to take women’s rights away, he wants to set birth control on fire. Well, this bill is our vision as Democrats. We want to protect women’s rights. And we want to protect your birth control.”

“As the Trump regime continues to attack reproductive freedom, fighting for contraception access has never been more important,” said Senator Hirono. “FDA approval of over-the-counter birth control is a major step forward, but approval alone does not guarantee access. By requiring insurance companies to cover over-the-counter contraception at no cost and without a prescription, this legislation will help to ensure women nationwide have the power to control their bodies and their lives.”

The Affordability is Access Act also includes a new provision to require health insurance to cover every FDA-approved contraceptive drug or drug-led combination product without cost sharing unless the health plan also covers a therapeutically equivalent generic without cost sharing. This would significantly eliminate barriers that some patients face in accessing contraceptives prescribed by their provider.

Under the Affordable Care Act, all private health insurance plans are required to fully cover – without copays or out-of-pocket costs – prescribed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, granted, or cleared methods of contraception. The Affordability is Access Act would change this to apply to over-the-counter birth control that women can get without a prescription. The Affordability is Access Act would also maintain the FDA’s sole authority to determine the safety and efficacy of drugs and make them available over the counter without a prescription, and ensure retailers provide contraception without a prescription. The legislation states that any retailer that stocks contraception that the FDA has approved, granted, or cleared without a prescription may not interfere with a consumer’s access to or purchase of such contraception.

Read the bill here. Additional cosponsors include Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). The legislation is also led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.-07), Congressman Ami Bera (D-Calif.-06), and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.-14) in the House of Representatives.

Senator Cortez Masto has been a fierce advocate for women’s reproductive rights. Last November, Cortez Masto sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kennedy and former FDA Commissioner Makary expressing alarm over the Trump administration’s plans to conduct “its own review of the evidence” on the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone. The Senator recently re-introduced her Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act, which would block anti-choice states and localities from limiting travel for abortion services and protect those helping women seek abortion care. She’s championed legislation to repeal the Comstock Act, an arcane 1873 law that anti-choice extremists have repeatedly invoked as a backdoor means to effectively ban abortion nationwide without a single act of Congress. In the last Congress, the Senator also cosponsored legislation to codify the right to contraception and IVF.

###",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-cortez-masto-rosen-resolution-honoring-the-paseo-verde-little-league-u-s-championship/,"PASSED: Cortez Masto, Rosen Resolution Honoring the Paseo Verde Little League U.S. Championship",2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) congratulating Henderson’s Paseo Verde Little League team on their 2026 Little League World Series U.S. Championship victory.

“Throughout the Little League World Series, Paseo Verde players and coaches showed toughness, grit, and determination that made all Nevadans proud,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This team showed over and over again why they were the best in the United States, and we’re proud to honor this accomplishment. Congratulations on a great run!”

“The Paseo Verde Little League team has made Nevada so incredibly proud, and we are thrilled to call them the 2026 U.S. Champions,” said Senator Rosen. “As I watched the championship game, I saw how each player gave it their all. It was a thrilling game, and I loved cheering for Paseo Verde when they won! Congratulations, Paseo Verde, and thank you for bringing the national title to Nevada.”

In the U.S. Little League Championship game on August 29, Paseo Verde defeated the team from Hamilton, Ohio to become the American champions. The team went on to play in the Little League World Series Championship against Curacao. This is the second year in a row that a team from Southern Nevada has won the Little League World Series U.S. Championship.

The full text of the resolution can be found here.

Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have consistently honored Nevada excellence, from the 2025 U.S. Little League World Series Champions from Summerlin to the Las Vegas Aces’ 2022, 2023, and 2025 titles. Senator Cortez Masto has consistently worked to support Nevada’s local teams and the major sporting events that bolster the Nevada economy and keep Las Vegas a globally-renowned destination. She introduced the WAGER Act to protect legal sportsbook and gaming businesses and urged FIFA to take steps to prevent human trafficking at the World Cup, making the event safer for all sports fans.

###",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/24/rosen-introduces-amendment-to-stop-trump-from-spending-tax-dollars-on-self-promoting-ads/,Rosen Introduces Amendment to Stop Trump from Spending Tax Dollars on Self-Promoting Ads,2026-09-24,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced an amendment to her No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act – which would prohibit members of the President’s Cabinet and high-level political appointees from using taxpayer dollars to run self-promoting ad campaigns – to now also prohibit the President and Vice President from doing so. This amendment comes in response to Donald Trump’s recent use of taxpayer dollars for a national advertisement indistinguishable from a campaign commercial despite an existing federal law banning the use of federal funds for “publicity or propaganda purposes.”

Senator Rosen introduced the No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act earlier this year following former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s admission that she used $220 million in taxpayer dollars for an advertising campaign in which she was prominently featured. The contracts for these ads were awarded to firms with close personal and political ties to the Administration, and Senator Rosen’s legislation would also ban the hiring of consulting and advertising firms with ties to high-ranking officials.

“Donald Trump cut funding for health care, food assistance, and countless other programs Nevada families rely on, while at the same time burning through taxpayer dollars on campaign ads featuring himself,” said Senator Rosen. “Nevadans are sick and tired of this crap. That’s why I introduced an amendment to expand my bill banning self-promoting ads to include the President and Vice President because I’m fed up with their total wasteful spending of Nevadans’ hard-earned dollars while doing nothing to help families.”

The text of the amendment can be found HERE.

Senator Rosen has been a vocal defender of taxpayer dollars against waste, fraud, and abuse. Her bipartisan No CORRUPTION Act, which closed a loophole that allowed former members of Congress to continue receiving taxpayer-funded pensions after being convicted of felonies, was signed into law. Last Congress, Senator Rosen also supported the Government Spending Oversight Act to help reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. Earlier that year, she announced that the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act she joined to increase transparency in government projects that are delayed or over budget passed the Senate.

###",1,2026-09-25T10:04:52Z,2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-booker-culinary-union-call-on-senate-to-pass-bipartisan-legislation-to-speed-up-labor-contract-negotiations/,"Cortez Masto, Booker, Culinary Union Call on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up Labor Contract Negotiations",2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE***

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joined leaders and members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 to call on the Senate to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act, bipartisan legislation that would guarantee workers who vote to form a union a first contract without years of delay.

Currently, workers wait an average of 465 days for a first contract, and many never get one at all. The Faster Labor Contracts Act would require employers to begin bargaining within 10 days of a union’s written request to negotiate, allow either party to request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service if no agreement is reached within 90 days, and refer the dispute to an arbitration panel if mediation fails to produce a contract within an additional 30 days.

“My father was a Teamster, so I know just how important unions are to ensuring one job is enough,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Unfortunately, bad actors are using every trick in the book to stall union negotiations, keeping wages low and working conditions poor. That’s why I’m proud to stand along with the Culinary Union to urge my colleagues to immediately pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act.”

“For too long, workers have voted to organize and then waited years for a company to bargain with them in good faith,” said Senator Booker. “That’s not how this is supposed to work. The Faster Labor Contracts Act sets clear, reasonable deadlines so that when workers speak up and vote to unionize, they actually get a seat at the table. I’m proud to stand with Culinary Union members today, and I’m calling on my colleagues in the Senate to pass this bill without further delay.”

The House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act on June 9 by a vote of 230-193, with 20 Republicans joining every House Democrat. In addition to Senators Booker and Cortez Masto, the Senate version is led by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and joined by Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). It is endorsed by the AFL-CIO.

“For 17 years, Station Casinos has done everything it can to block workers from exercising their right to a union contract – from firing leaders who organized their co-workers to using the pandemic as a scheme to break their union support,” said Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of the Culinary Union. “Workers at Station Casinos won their union through National Labor Relations Board elections and yet they’ve been dragged through endless delays, appeals, and bad-faith tactics by the company. Culinary Union and Station Casinos’ workers demand justice, applaud Senators Booker and Cortez Masto for their continued leadership, and urge the swift passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. This legislation is needed because it puts real timelines and consequences on bad employers who stall. We stand with Station Casinos workers who are organizing and we won’t stop fighting until we win strong union contracts.”

“I’ve been working at Station Casinos since 1991, but I still have nothing to show for it,” said Casiano Corpus Jr., a casino porter employed at Station Casinos’ Palace Station Casinos for 34 years in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I wear my union button every day inside non-union Station Casinos and I’m proud because a union contract there could provide a better life for our families and give us a voice and representation. When I retire after two decades with this company, I don’t have a retirement pension. I’m not a second class worker and I believe that we deserve the same pension and raises the Culinary Union members have. I will not stop until we finish this fight and I know for sure we will win a union contract at Station Casinos.”

Full text of the legislation can be found here.

The proud daughter of a Teamster, Senator Cortez Masto grew up knowing the value of organized labor and has always fought for Nevada’s working families. She has introduced legislation to protect workers’ right to come together and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces and to implement federal workplace heat stress protections. The Senator works closely with the Culinary Union, and has joined them in the past to advocate for the extension of TPS protections for Salvadorans, push for the passage of her immigration reform bill, and call attention to the detrimental impacts of the Trump Administration’s policies on Nevada’s travel and tourism economy.

###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-supports-bill-to-ban-chinese-vehicles-to-protect-national-and-economic-security/,Cortez Masto Supports Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles to Protect National and Economic Security,2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) co-sponsored legislation led by Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) to defend the American auto industry from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and component parts. The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 also prevents Americans’ data from being harvested and sent to Beijing.

“Communist China subsidizes Chinese automakers with the explicit goal of undermining the auto industry in America and other Democratic countries,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Many of these cars also come equipped with surveillance technology that would jeopardize Americans’ privacy. To protect our economy, our workers, and our national security, we must ensure Chinese cars are not sold in America.”

Specifically, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026:

Prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, and resale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China or other foreign adversaries, including those from joint ventures;

Empowers the Department of Commerce to identify and block high-risk vehicle technologies, components, and transactions that threaten U.S. economic or national security;

Establishes enforcement mechanisms to ensure prohibited technologies are kept out of the U.S. market; and

Phases implementation with vehicle and software restrictions taking effect in 2027, and hardware restrictions in 2030.

The full text of this legislation can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in Congress to stand up to Communist China and protect American interests in the Pacific. Last year, her FIGHT China Act, prohibiting U.S. investment in certain technologies in China, was signed into law. Senator Cortez Masto has also introduced bipartisan legislation to stand up to China’s rapidly expanding space operations, to bolster the U.S.-Taiwan partnership, to ban Communist China from buying land next to American military sites, and to strengthen strategic relationships with American allies in the Pacific.

###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-van-hollen-colleagues-push-trump-to-negotiate-global-ai-guardrails-with-china/,"Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Trump to Negotiate Global AI Guardrails with China",2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Senators call for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety, human control

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 15 of her Democratic colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping between the U.S. and China on critical guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. The lawmakers also urged President Trump to consider enacting a mutual pause in frontier AI development to prevent potential cyberattacks, the development of biological weapons, and other dangerous activities that could threaten humanity.

The lawmakers begin, “We write concerning public reporting that your administration plans to have discussions about artificial intelligence with China during the upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping currently planned for September 24, 2026. We support this dialogue and encourage you to have those discussions at the highest level. As extraordinary as the promise of some of AI’s advanced capabilities are, safety incidents make clear that both national and international infrastructure is threatened by unregulated testing and release of AI models. It is incumbent upon both governments to discuss necessary guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of AI in order to mitigate the risks of unfettered advancement. As you prepare for the upcoming summit, we urge you to engage with President Xi directly to discuss efforts to avoid the potential harms of this technology for the safety and benefit of the world. America leads in AI innovation, and we must lead the world in AI safety and international cooperation, including by working with China to develop a formal agreement that would slow down, and potentially enact a mutual pause in, frontier AI development to prevent cyberattacks, the development of biological weapons, and other dangerous activities that threaten the lives of the American people and humanity writ large.”

They note specifically, “The conversations should include specific focus on the standards needed for development and testing processes, oversight and monitoring of models, enforcing human control over the use of autonomous systems, and technological verification of any agreed upon terms to ensure that an agreement is being enforced. Protecting American safety and leadership in AI will require international cooperation with many countries, but it must start with serious engagement by your administration and China at this summit.”

“AI technology is too powerful, and its risks too many, for the U.S. and China to forgo discussions on parameters around its development and use. What our two countries develop as guardrails will serve as a standard for how the technology is used worldwide. Given how quickly AI technology is developing and how transformative it may be, we cannot delay our pursuit of diplomatic efforts to mitigate its risks. Those efforts must start with direct engagement with China to ensure the safety and well-being of all people as AI innovation continues,” the lawmakers conclude.

Read the full letter here. Additional signatories include Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.).

Senator Cortez Masto has been pushing to ensure America’s national security is preserved in the development of AI. The Senator called for guardrails on AI following reports of threats and safety risks posed by rapid AI development. Cortez Masto’s FIGHT China Act was signed into law and will prohibit U.S. investment in high end chips and AI in China. The Senator recently introduced the BLADE Act with Senators Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Scott (R-S.C.), and Kim (D-N.J.) to deter our foreign adversaries from stealing the proprietary capabilities of America’s frontier AI companies.

###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-cortez-masto-scott-resolution-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month/,"PASSED: Cortez Masto, Scott Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month",2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Last night, the United States Senate passed a resolution led by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recognizing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the contributions that the Hispanic and Latino communities have made to American achievements, culture, and history.

“The Hispanic community in the United States is an integral part of the American story,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This month is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made by Latinos, celebrate our accomplishments, and continue building a better future. This month and every month, I’m proud of my Latina heritage.”

“Florida’s Hispanic communities are a vital part of what makes the Sunshine State the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Hispanic Americans have shaped Florida’s history, boosted our economy, and strengthened our communities – helping fuel the promise of the American Dream for countless Floridians. I’m proud to join Senator Cortez Masto in leading this resolution to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the incredible history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic Americans in Florida and across our nation,” said Senator Scott.

Read the full resolution here. Additional cosponsors include Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ashley Moody (R-Fl.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).

Senator Cortez Masto is the highest-ranking Hispanic Democrat in the Senate, and she is the first and only Latina senator. She has fought to establish a Smithsonian museum to recognize the accomplishments of Latinos. She has introduced resolutions to recognize Latina Equal Pay Day and to celebrate the contributions of Latinas during Women’s History Month. She condemned the Trump Education Department’s cruel decision to defund the Hispanic Serving Institution grants, which give young Latinos in Nevada more opportunities to succeed. Cortez Masto has consistently fought for greater protections for TPS and DACA recipients.

###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T10:31:42Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/23/rosen-joins-push-calling-on-trump-to-negotiate-ai-guardrails-with-china/,Rosen Joins Push Calling on Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with China,2026-09-23,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senator Rosen Recently Called on the Senate Commerce Committee to Hold a Hearing on the Dangers of AI

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, while Trump hosts the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on Donald Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the U.S. and China on guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of frontier AI models. The lawmakers also urged President Trump to consider pushing for a mutual pause by both countries in frontier AI development to prevent potential cyberattacks, the development of biological weapons, and other dangerous activities that could threaten humanity.

“As extraordinary as the promise of some of AI’s advanced capabilities are, safety incidents make clear that both national and international infrastructure is threatened by unregulated testing and release of AI models. It is incumbent upon both governments to discuss necessary guardrails and global standards for the development, testing, and use of AI in order to mitigate the risks of unfettered advancement,” wrote the senators. “ An international race between the U.S. and China to advance these capabilities without safety guardrails, as is currently unfolding, poses unnecessary and dangerous risks to the American people.”

“In addition, efforts to engage with China should not stop the U.S. from constructing and implementing guardrails domestically, and Congress and U.S. companies should not wait to do so,” the senators continued. “The mutual recognition between the two countries that AI poses significant risks both during development and after release should be the foundation of discussions centered on reaching concrete terms for an international safety agreement.”

“While advanced AI may be new, engagement between two superpowers over a technology that poses an existential threat is not,” the senators wrote.

You can read the full letter HERE.

As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently pushed for responsible development of technology and has raised questions about the risks of AI. In a committee hearing last fall, she pressed a Trump Administration official about the Administration’s decision to deploy Grok, an AI bot with a documented history of antisemitism. Senator Rosen raised concerns to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about surveillance pricing – the use of AI by corporations to target individuals with different prices for the same product – and called on the FTC to do more to fully understand how large retailers are using technology to hurt consumers’ budgets. Senator Rosen has also introduced a bipartisan bill to prohibit the use of DeepSeek – an AI platform with ties to the Chinese Communist Party – on all government devices and networks to protect American national security.

###",1,2026-09-24T09:44:48Z,2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/22/rosen-helps-secure-almost-5-million-in-federal-funding-for-tribal-housing/,Rosen Helps Secure Almost $5 Million in Federal Funding for Tribal Housing,2026-09-22,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen announced that she helped secure almost $5 million in federal funding to support the construction of housing for the Washoe Tribe. The funding will go toward constructing new rental homes for low-income Tribal families, increasing the supply of safe and affordable housing. The funding was secured through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program, which provides grants to eligible Tribes to carry out projects that support affordable housing.

“As housing prices continue to go up, so does the uncertainty many Nevadans feel about the possibility of owning a home,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to help secure millions in federal funding to build more affordable housing for Tribal communities in our state. Addressing the housing crisis in Nevada is one of our main priorities, and I will continue working at the federal level to ensure that all our communities in Nevada are given the opportunity to own a home.”

Senator Rosen has been a champion for Tribal communities in Nevada, protecting their autonomy and securing federal funding for critical projects. In July, she joined Senate colleagues in protecting the rights of state and Tribal governments to regulate prediction markets. Senator Rosen also helped secure funding for wildlife conservation projects in Tribal communities. Last Congress, she helped secure over $1.3 billion in funding for housing in Tribal communities, and joined colleagues in requesting robust funding for tribal law enforcement.

###",1,2026-09-23T09:45:16Z,2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-blackburn-hagerty-lead-passage-of-resolution-honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-dolly-parton/,"Cortez Masto, Blackburn, Hagerty Lead Passage of Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton",2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) led the passage of a resolution to honor the life and legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton. Parton’s extraordinary contributions to music, literacy, education, public health, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.

“Dolly Parton was a legend, an icon, and an inspiration. Las Vegans and visitors enjoyed her shows for close to half a century, and books from her Imagination Library line the bookshelves of countless Nevada children,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Today, we stand together to honor her contributions to American music, her lifetime of generosity and service, and her embrace of all people.”

“Dolly Parton was a Tennessee treasure who lived out the Volunteer Spirit, loved our nation, and opened doors of opportunity for countless people,” said Senator Blackburn. “While there are no words to fully express the sorrow all Tennesseans feel in her loss, I hope this resolution plays at least a small part in ensuring that her legacy is never forgotten, and I am honored to lead it in the Senate.”

“Dolly is truly a Tennessee legend,” said Senator Hagerty. “From her humble beginnings in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains to worldwide fame, Dolly exemplified the American Dream. Whether she was performing on stages across the globe, creating opportunities for families to make memories in Dollywood, or fostering a love of reading through her Imagination Library, Dolly lived a life dedicated to encouraging others to dream just as boldly as she did. She never forgot where she came from and left an indelible cultural and economic impact on our state. She will be very dearly missed.”

Dolly Parton was a prolific musician, writing over 3,000 songs and releasing 49 studio albums, and a cherished philanthropist and advocate. Her Imagination Library has provided over 332,000,000 books to children across the world, and she made significant contributions to disaster relief, medical research, and education. Parton consistently advocated for the acceptance of all people, particularly those in the LGBTQ community.

With her iconic style and commanding stage presence, Dolly Parton embodied the spirit of Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. Her first Vegas residency was at the Riviera Hotel in 1981. Parton was scheduled to return to Las Vegas in 2025 but had to cancel her residency because of health complications.

The full text of the resolution can be found here.

###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/18/in-august-rosen-visited-poland-to-discuss-continued-support-for-nato-ally-ukraine-and-russian-threat/,"In August, Rosen Visited Poland to Discuss Continued Support for NATO Ally, Ukraine, and Russian Threat",2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – As the war in Ukraine continues raging on and Russia’s gray zone attacks against European partners grow, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, traveled to Poland in August, where she met with Polish and U.S. government and military leaders to reiterate the United States’ continued support for Poland as a key NATO ally and military partner and to discuss Poland’s important support for Ukraine.

Senator Rosen met with Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations, the status of discussions to increase the number of U.S. servicemembers in Poland and on a more permanent basis – as the Poles desire – and Poland’s strong investment in defense at 4.7 percent of GDP, the highest rate of all NATO members. Poland is also a large purchaser of U.S. military equipment.

Senator Rosen met with Minister Marcin Przydacz, Head of the International Policy Bureau at the Presidential Chancellery, to discuss the threat Russia poses to NATO’s eastern flank and express support for the U.S.-Poland relationship. Poland has been one of the United States’ closest and most important allies, especially as a NATO member on the front lines against Russian aggression in Eastern Europe who pays to host U.S. troops.

She also met with U.S. Ambassador to Poland Thomas Rose and other U.S. diplomats at our embassy, as well as military leaders from U.S. Army Europe and Africa and the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine, who play a leading role in coordinating security assistance to and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and overseeing training and logistics support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Finally, Senator Rosen visited Special Operations Task Force 10.1 at Camp Miron, the easternmost U.S. Special Operations Forces facility in Europe. Camp Miron provides a forward location for training and cooperation with American, Polish, NATO, and Ukrainian forces, and enhances deterrence by demonstrating the United States’ commitment to Poland and NATO along the alliance’s eastern flank.

“As Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom now in the fifth year of Russia’s illegal invasion and war against a sovereign nation, the United States must continue its support and commitment to NATO allies and partners – particularly Ukraine – as they fight for freedom and to deter Russia’s continued violations of borders along Europe’s eastern flank,” said Senator Rosen. “Poland has proven time and time again to be one of the United States’ strong allies in Europe, paying to host U.S. troops, and we must continue to foster this relationship as we fight back against Putin and his regime.”

As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s war of aggression. In August, she helped introduce bipartisan legislation to provide critical munitions to Ukraine and encourage NATO allies to increase defense contributions. Senator Rosen has also voted for every security assistance package for Ukraine, the last of which passed in December 2024 at the end of the Biden Administration. Earlier this year, she introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation to co-develop and co-produce drones and other unmanned systems.

###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/18/rosen-backed-russia-sanctions-bill-signed-into-law/,Rosen-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill Signed into Law,2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement after the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a bipartisan bill to crack down on the energy and defense sectors funding Vladimir Putin’s violent war in Ukraine, was signed into law. Senator Rosen was an original cosponsor of this legislation and voted in support of its passage in the Senate.

“This bipartisan bill to sanction Russia and crack down on the funding sources for Putin’s brutal and illegal war has been a long time in the making, and I’m glad to see it signed into law today,” said Senator Rosen. “Ukraine is at a critical point in its courageous fight to defend its sovereignty, and this bill gives the United States more tools to support our allies. Putin’s war is not a threat to Ukraine alone – it is a threat to Europe and to us. We must help stop Putin in his tracks and end this war, and this bill gives the United States powerful tools to do so.”

As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s war of aggression. In August, she helped introduce bipartisan legislation to provide critical munitions to Ukraine and encourage NATO allies to increase defense contributions. Senator Rosen has also voted for every security assistance package for Ukraine, the last of which passed in December 2024 at the end of the Biden Administration. Earlier this year, she introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation to co-develop and co-produce drones and other unmanned systems.

###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/18/rosen-leads-push-urging-dept-of-justice-to-fully-staff-essential-immigration-program/,Rosen Leads Push Urging Dept. of Justice to Fully Staff Essential Immigration Program,2026-09-18,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen led a group of her Senate colleagues in a letter urging Attorney General Todd Blanche to restore full functionality of an essential immigration program that provides legal support for migrants who would otherwise not have access to it. The Department of Justice’s Recognition and Accreditation program allows for non-attorney individuals who work or volunteer at nonprofit organizations to provide legal support to immigrants. However, due to severe staff cuts by the Trump administration, there are currently only two employees left in the program, neither of whom has authority to approve or deny new applications. Senator Rosen was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Angus King (I-ME), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ).

“According to the DOJ website, the T&A program aims to increase the availability of competent immigration legal representation for low-income and indigent persons, thereby promoting the effective and efficient administration of justice,” wrote the Senators. “Unfortunately, the DOJ’s own actions have undercut the stated intent of this program, with CBS News reporting earlier this year that the DOJ reassigned lawyers who were responsible for renewing and approving applications, leaving the program with only two employees, neither of whom have the authority to approve or deny new applications.”

“By training and accrediting individuals who are not attorneys, the R&A program helps reduce swelling court backlogs and allows immigrants to gain access to quality legal assistance for their asylum,” the Senators continued. “We urge you to undo the Department’s harmful staffing cuts and reassignments and either reinstate or train the necessary staff to restore the program’s ability to process both new and renewal applications for individuals and nonprofit organizations in a timely manner.”

You can read the full letter HERE.

Senator Rosen has continued to speak out against the Trump Administration’s attacks on key immigration services. In April, she forced a bipartisan Senate vote to reverse a Trump rule ending the automatic extension of work permits for workers with legal status. Senator Rosen also sent a letter urging Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow to fix the extensive visa processing backlogs and delays that are impacting immigrants’ ability to obtain work permits. Last year, Senator Rosen helped introduce legislation to protect permanent residents’ access to legal counsel when facing immigration proceedings.

###",1,2026-09-19T09:11:33Z,2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-rosen-klobuchar-urge-trump-administration-to-reconvene-essential-travel-and-tourism-board/,"Cortez Masto, Rosen, Klobuchar Urge Trump Administration to Reconvene Essential Travel and Tourism Board",2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) urging Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to reconvene an essential travel and tourism board amidst a decline in international tourism to the United States.

The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) has provided a valuable forum for leaders across the travel and tourism industry to share their insight into the challenges facing the sector and provide direct input on federal tourism policy. However, this board has not met once since the start of President Trump’s second term despite stark decreases in domestic and international tourism nationwide due to Trump Administration policies.

“The travel and tourism industry is a vital part of our economy, supporting millions of jobs for Americans and sustaining many of our nation’s communities, making travel slowdowns all the more devastating,” wrote the senators. “Policymakers need to hear from industry leaders when making decisions that could have broad economic consequences, and without that input, legislators and the Administration risk making decisions without a full understanding of how they could affect the travel and tourism industry.”

“During your confirmation process, you voiced your support for efforts that promote travel and tourism to the United States. Holding regular TTAB meetings — as the Board has traditionally done in past years — would go a long way towards advancing those efforts by bringing together voices from various parts of the industry,” they continued. “We are encouraged to know that the Department is now working to renew the TTAB’s charter, but we urge you to see that process through and restore the Board to regular operation as soon as possible.”

You can read the full letter here.

Senator Cortez Masto is a fierce advocate for Nevada’s travel and tourism economy. She has repeatedly raised concerns about the Trump Administration’s policies that are driving down tourism and demanded that the administration deliver a plan to reverse the harm they’ve caused. She has also supported legislation to reverse funding cuts to the effective Brand USA travel promotion public-private partnership program. Ahead of the July 2026 review of the USMCA, the Senator urged Trade Representative Greer to strengthen the trade agreement while encouraging collaboration on travel and tourism – a commitment she secured today. She held a press conference with Las Vegas business owners reliant on the travel industry who have been harmed by the Trump Administration’s detrimental policies.",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/17/as-canada-enacts-retaliatory-tariffs-on-american-products-rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-repeal-trump-tariffs-on-canada/,"As Canada Enacts Retaliatory Tariffs on American Products, Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Repeal Trump Tariffs on Canada",2026-09-17,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senator Rosen Released a Statement Earlier This Month Denouncing Trump’s Trade War with Canada

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As prices continue to rise as a result of Donald Trump’s trade wars and as Canada enacts retaliatory tariffs on American products, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in introducing a bill that would revoke Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Canada. The Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act would repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930–the previously unused trade authority Trump used against Canada–and refund all duties paid under this authority.

“As prices continue to skyrocket, Donald Trump’s reckless economic and foreign policies have wreaked havoc on the budgets of hardworking Americans. This senseless trade war with Canada, Nevada’s second-largest trade partner, will only hurt our economy and raise costs for families even more,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to help introduce this bill to rein in Trump’s ability to unilaterally set reckless tariffs, and will continue to fight back against any policy that takes money away from the pockets of American families.”

Senator Rosen has consistently opposed Trump’s across-the-board tariffs and worked to provide relief to Nevada families. Last month, ahead of the new school year, she helped introduce a bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down some of Trump’s illegal tariffs, Senator Rosen joined her Democratic Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect small businesses and their consumers from further tariff-related harm. Earlier this year, she introduced bills to exclude homebuilding materials and groceries from Trump’s tariffs, which would help lower costs for families.

###",1,2026-09-18T09:27:43Z,2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-mastos-combating-illicit-xylazine-act-passes-house-unanimously/,Cortez Masto’s Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously,2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Last night, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) Combating Illicit Xylazine Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. Introduced in the Senate alongside Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), this legislation would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug’s legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers.

“Thousands of Americans have died from overdoses of fentanyl laced with xylazine, but law enforcement still doesn’t have the tools it needs to properly combat this crisis. Now is the time for us to address this emergency while ensuring xylazine can still be used for veterinary medicine,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I applaud the House of Representatives for passing this life-saving bill, and I urge my Senate colleagues to get this legislation to the President’s desk.”

Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. Cortez Masto’s bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access for veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers who use xylazine to treat large animals. The bill is endorsed by 41 state attorneys general, major law enforcement organizations, and veterinary organizations.

Read the full bill here. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), August Pfluger (R-Texas-11), Chris Pappas (D-N.H.-01), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fl.-12), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.-05), and Deborah Ross (D-N.C.-02).

Senator Cortez Masto has been working to crack down on illicit drugs since she was first elected Attorney General, when she worked with Nevada’s Republican governor, law enforcement, and Mexican officials to combat the rise of methamphetamine manufacturing and cross-border drug trafficking. In the Senate, she has authored legislation to combat drug trafficking online that was signed into law, and she passed critical legislation to eliminate illegal fentanyl supply chains. She cosponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act, which became law last year and will combat illegal fentanyl to keep our communities safe.

###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-cortez-masto-daines-legislation-to-cut-red-tape-bolster-american-hydroelectric-power-production/,"PASSED: Cortez Masto, Daines Legislation to Cut Red Tape, Bolster American Hydroelectric Power Production",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE***

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) to increase transparency in the hydropower licensing process. The Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act has passed in the House of Representatives, and it now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

“As costs rise and demand surges, we need to adopt an all-of-the-above approach when it comes to energy. That includes hydropower,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “But right now, bureaucratic delays are causing the relicensing process for hydropower projects to take an average of seven to ten years. Today, Senator Daines and I delivered a solution that will slash red tape and unleash American hydropower.”

“This is a huge win for Montana and the entire country. Hydropower is an affordable, reliable source of baseload power that is necessary to meet the growing demand for U.S. energy. This bill will help shed light on much-needed reforms to improve the licensing process and reduce the permitting backlog, and I’m glad to have worked with Senator Cortez Masto to get it through the Senate. Let’s get it signed into law!” said Senator Daines.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) regulates 1,600 hydropower projects at over 2,500 dams. These hydroelectric facilities are required to relicense with the FERC every 30 to 50 years. Recently, delays at the FERC have led to the relicensing process taking an average of seven to ten years. According to a Department of Energy report, FERC relicensing activities are expected to more than double in the next ten years.

The Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act directs FERC to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-Wash.-09) and Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho-01) led the bill in the House of Representatives. This bill is endorsed by the National Hydropower Association (NHA) and the Nevada Rural Electric Association (NREA).

“Hydropower generates more than 100 GW of clean, reliable power; it provides the flexibility that other sources of energy need when grids are stressed; and it also offers other services like flood control, irrigation, and recreation. The Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act is a great step toward fixing our broken permitting process by guaranteeing more accountability from FERC, and I commend Senators Cortez Masto and Daines and Representatives Schrier and Fulcher for leading the charge,” said National Hydropower Association President and CEO, Malcom Woolf.

Senator Cortez Masto is a champion of Nevada’s clean energy economy, including hydroelectricity. She recently released $52 million in unused, long-stranded funds for Hoover Dam operations, maintenance, and improvement projects. She has introduced bipartisan legislation to gather information about weaknesses in the electric energy grid, to establish a Critical Minerals Security Alliance, and to accelerate the approval of new clean energy projects. She also is leading a bill package to make electric vehicles and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country.

###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/16/rosen-cruz-celebrate-the-passing-of-their-bipartisan-muhammad-ali-american-boxing-revival-act-in-committee/,"Rosen, Cruz Celebrate the Passing of their Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act in Committee",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) celebrated that their bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. It would also strengthen fighter protections and safety standards, while creating new opportunities for organizations to compete, giving boxers more choices and fans better matchups. The bill was recently endorsed by professional boxer, Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson and a vocal advocate for the interests of fellow boxers.

“For generations, Las Vegas has been the capital of the boxing world, and the success of this sport has brought tourists to our state and helped grow our economy. Senator Cruz and I have been working for months to get this much needed bill across the finish line to help revitalize the sport we all love and keep boxers safe, particularly by working closely with Nico Ali Walsh,” said Senator Rosen. “I am glad that our bipartisan bill has advanced in committee today, and we will continue to push until it becomes law.”

“Today, after months of collaboration with stakeholders, including professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh, the Senate Commerce Committee took a major step forward in bringing boxing into the 21st century and strengthening protections for fighters. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act reflects a bipartisan effort to create more opportunities for fighters and bring back marquee matchups to the sport,” said Senator Cruz. “I look forward to building on today’s bipartisan progress and working with both chambers to get this legislation across the finish line and deliver meaningful reforms for boxers and fans.”

Senator Rosen has been a vocal advocate for all sports in Nevada, and has helped promote Las Vegas as the “sports capital of the world.” She led the hearing on the current state and significance of boxing in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. In June, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act, which would boost American sports diplomacy and leverage large sporting events hosted in the U.S. to boost tourism, advanced out of committee. Recently, Senator Rosen and UNLV hosted a discussion on Sports Tourism with representatives from the UFC, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and organizers of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/16/rosen-klobuchar-lead-letter-urging-trump-administration-to-reconvene-essential-travel-and-tourism-board/,"Rosen, Klobuchar Lead Letter Urging Trump Administration to Reconvene Essential Travel and Tourism Board",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), members of the Senate Commerce Committee, led their colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging the Department of Commerce to reconvene an essential travel and tourism board amidst a decline in international tourism to the United States. The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) has provided a valuable forum for leaders across the travel and tourism industry to share their insight into the challenges facing the sector and provide direct input on federal tourism policy. However, this board has not met once since the start of President Trump’s second term despite stark decreases in domestic and international tourism nationwide due to Trump Administration policies. Senators Rosen and Klobuchar were joined by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Cory Booker (D-NJ).

“The travel and tourism industry is a vital part of our economy, supporting millions of jobs for Americans and sustaining many of our nation’s communities, making travel slowdowns all the more devastating,” wrote the senators. “Policymakers need to hear from industry leaders when making decisions that could have broad economic consequences, and without that input, legislators and the Administration risk making decisions without a full understanding of how they could affect the travel and tourism industry.”

“During your confirmation process, you voiced your support for efforts that promote travel and tourism to the United States. Holding regular TTAB meetings — as the Board has traditionally done in past years — would go a long way towards advancing those efforts by bringing together voices from various parts of the industry,” the senators continued. “We are encouraged to know that the Department is now working to renew the TTAB’s charter, but we urge you to see that process through and restore the Board to regular operation as soon as possible.”

You can read the full letter HERE.

Senator Rosen has been a champion for Nevada’s tourism and hospitality industry. In June, her bill to strengthen visa processing capabilities and support international tourism advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Rosen also recently hosted a roundtable with UNLV, the UFC, the Raiders, the Athletics, and organizers of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to discuss sports tourism to Nevada, highlighting UNLV’s new sports hospitality program. Additionally, Senator Rosen led Senate Democrats in demanding that the Trump Administration reverse a rule authorizing the State Department to conduct social media screenings of visitors due to concerns that it will harm international tourism.

###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/16/senators-rosen-cruz-announce-nico-ali-walsh-endorsement-for-bipartisan-muhammad-ali-american-boxing-revival-act/,"Senators Rosen, Cruz Announce Nico Ali Walsh Endorsement for Bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act",2026-09-16,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Has Worked Closely with Senators Rosen & Cruz To Improve This Bipartisan Bill And Strengthen Protections For Boxers

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali’s grandson and a vocal advocate for the interests of his fellow boxers, is endorsing their Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. It would also strengthen fighter protections and safety standards, while creating new opportunities for organizations to compete, giving boxers more choices and fans better matchups. The bill establishes a framework under which UBOs may organize fights, rank fighters, and award titles.

“I’m honored to have the support of Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, for our bipartisan bill to revitalize the American boxing industry, and I’m incredibly grateful for his tireless work to improve this legislation. Earlier this year, Nico testified before the Senate Commerce Committee and provided helpful feedback about much-needed improvements to the original bill introduced in the House,” said Senator Rosen. “The changes he advocated for were central to the drafting process, and I’m thankful for his work to ensure this bill aligns with his grandfather’s legacy to protect American boxers. As a result of this collaborative approach, our bipartisan legislation will help revitalize American boxing, while also providing meaningful health, safety, and economic benefits to boxers. I will continue working to ensure this bill becomes law.”

“Today we will mark up the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which now has stronger protections for fighters thanks to our work with Nico Ali Walsh. Nico cares deeply about protecting fighters and the future of boxing. Originally opposed to the bill, he came before the Committee and raised concerns about boxer safety. At that hearing, I made clear that I wanted stakeholders who had concerns to work with me to strengthen the legislation. Nico answered that call. He took time away from his own career to work directly with our offices and push for stronger protections for fighters. His input helped shape meaningful improvements to the bill, and the final product is stronger because of his involvement,” said Chairman Cruz. “I’m grateful for the work Nico put into this and for his commitment to making sure this legislation works for the fighters whose careers and livelihoods are on the line. Sen. Rosen and I are proud to have the support of a fighter who has advocated fiercely for his peers and worked to make sure legislation bearing his grandfather’s name is worthy of that legacy.”

Nico Ali Walsh’s full letter supporting the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act can be found HERE.

###",1,2026-09-17T09:52:05Z,2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-statement-on-clarity-act-vote/,Cortez Masto Statement on CLARITY Act Vote,2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to proceed to the CLARITY Act on the Senate floor:

“I worked with my Republican colleagues until the very last minute to negotiate a bill that would establish clear guardrails for the growing crypto industry. A goal I have previously supported by voting for the GENIUS Act. But despite Democrats’ good faith efforts, Republican leadership shut down conversations at the last minute and critical provisions remain unresolved,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This version of the CLARITY Act is a step backwards from the language passed out of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and clearly undermines law enforcement’s ability to both investigate crypto crimes and to ensure bad actors cannot use crypto for illicit finance. The bill would allow prediction markets to continue to perpetuate illegal gaming operations that ignore state and Tribal law. The legislation also doesn’t go far enough to address key ethics issues. I’ve been clear from the beginning about my position, and I’m disappointed that Republican leadership refuses to accept such commonsense solutions.”

###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-young-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-end-unfair-tax-burden-on-sexual-assault-survivors/,"Cortez Masto, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Unfair Tax Burden on Sexual Assault Survivors",2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate an unfair tax burden on survivors of sexual assault. The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would ensure survivors of sexual assault are not taxed on settlement income they earn in a lawsuit against their abuser.

After taking legal action against their abuser, sexual abuse survivors are forced to pay income tax on any settlement money they receive unless they can show visible evidence of physical injury. However, injuries resulting from sexual assault are not always visible or may have healed by the time a settlement is reached. The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would fix this injustice.

“Seeking justice as a sexual assault survivor requires enormous bravery, effort, and time,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It’s unfair that when survivors do reach a settlement, they have to pay taxes on the payments they fought so hard for unless they can show visual evidence of injury on the most private parts of their bodies. This legislation ensures that all survivors receive their full settlements.”

“Survivors of sexual assault who have courageously sought justice should not face an additional, unfair burden from our tax code,” said Senator Young. “Our bipartisan legislation will fix this injustice and ensure survivors can receive the full compensation they are owed. This commonsense change will provide greater fairness for survivors and ensure the tax code does not create another obstacle on the path to justice.”

Specifically, the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act would instead tie Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax exemption on settlement funds to the definitions of sexual act and sexual contact in the federal criminal code, rather than to visible evidence of injury.

The full text of the legislation can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has fought deliver justice for the survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking since her time as Nevada’s attorney general. She introduced two bipartisan bills to combat human trafficking along America’s interstates, airways, railroads, and waterways, and legislation to help survivors of human trafficking flee their captors. She urged the chairman of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee to hold a hearing on Jeffrey Epstein’s use of the U.S. financial system to perpetrate his heinous crimes. Prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cortez Masto urged FIFA to take steps to prevent human trafficking at the events.

###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/15/rosen-sheehy-introduce-bill-to-improve-veteran-access-to-medical-care-in-rural-areas/,"Rosen, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Improve Veteran Access to Medical Care in Rural Areas",2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced a bill to improve veteran access to medical care in rural areas. The bipartisan Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Rural Expansion Act would assess the current capability of the MMU program and promote increased deployment into rural and underserved areas. This bill would also require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a report identifying existing gaps and opportunities to expand care in rural areas and improve the MMU program.

“For many of our veterans living in rural areas, the lack of accessibility to see a doctor is more than an inconvenience; it could be life-threatening,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m introducing a bipartisan bill that would ensure that adequate medical care is accessible to all of our veterans, particularly across rural communities in Nevada, by utilizing mobile health units. I will keep on fighting to ensure that all servicemembers, veterans, and their families have access to the care and resources they have earned.”

“Montana has one of the largest rural veteran populations in America – we can’t continue to allow long travel distances and provider shortages to block men and women who served our nation from getting the care they deserve,” said Senator Tim Sheehy. “The Mobile Medical Unit Rural Expansion Act reforms and strengthens the VA Mobile Medical Unit program by increasing oversight, creating a centralized management structure, looking for new opportunities to improve care, and holding the VA accountable. This is practical, meaningful legislation that allows us to do right by our veterans.”

“Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders often must travel long distances to VA facilities, which can be compounded by limited accessible transportation options and other disability-related barriers,” said Heather Ansley, Chief Policy Officer of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). “PVA applauds Senators Rosen and Sheehy for introducing the Mobile Medical Unit Rural Expansion Act, which would help VA better understand and expand the use of mobile medical units to bring care closer to veterans where they live.”

Senator Rosen has continued to be a champion for Nevada’s veterans. She helped secure the first-ever Veterans Cemetery in Elko, Nevada. In August, Senator Rosen also helped introduce legislation to improve coordination between the VA and state veterans’ agencies to better connect veterans with their benefits. Additionally, Senator Rosen is leading the charge in Congress to secure benefits for veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range during the nuclear testing era and were exposed to toxins, but have been denied benefits despite their civilian counterparts receiving support.

###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/15/video-during-the-high-holidays-rosen-highlights-rising-levels-of-antisemitism-calls-for-increased-nonprofit-security-grant-funding/,"VIDEO: During the High Holidays, Rosen Highlights Rising Levels of Antisemitism, Calls for Increased Nonprofit Security Grant Funding",2026-09-15,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Watch the Senator’s Full Remarks HERE.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, delivered remarks on the Senate floor about the rising levels of antisemitism and increased fears in Jewish communities across the country during the High Holidays. She called on her Senate colleagues to support increased funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and cosponsor her bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (JASA). Every year, synagogues and other Jewish institutions spend, on average, $1 billion in security costs – a number which has continued to increase as antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have become more common.

Senator Rosen has been a leader in fighting antisemitism and keeping Jewish communities safe. The Jewish American Security Act (JASA), a comprehensive antisemitism bill focused on protecting Jewish Americans on campuses, in their communities, and online, would authorize $1 billion for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which many houses of worship and other at-risk institutions rely on to pay for security upgrades. Senator Rosen is also the author of the bipartisan Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act, which would direct the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on state efforts to educate students on the Holocaust. She recently returned from an official trip to Poland, where she visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and JCC Krakow and met with AJC’s Central Europe Office, the Chief Rabbi of Poland, and members of the local Jewish community to discuss the impacts of unchecked antisemitism.

Below is the full transcript of Senator Rosen’s remarks:

This past weekend, Jews across the country and around the globe celebrated Rosh Hashanah – ringing in the New Year with hope and excitement for what is to come.

And now, we’re just days away from the holiest day in the Jewish calendar: Yom Kippur, when we take time to reflect on the year ahead and atone for actions we’ve taken in the past year.

The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most sacred and widely observed time in the Jewish calendar.

This is a time when we all come together with family, friends, and loved ones. A time for reflection, for gratitude, and for celebrating the traditions that connect us to one another and to generations before us.

Unfortunately, for too many American Jews, the High Holidays are also bringing something else: fear.

While Jewish families are preparing to hear the shofar and gather around their holiday tables, synagogue leaders and their congregations are asking themselves questions that no one should have to ask before they go to worship, before they go to pray, before they go to a sanctuary.

They’re asking, “Is our place of worship safe?”

Do we have enough security? Are our doors secure? Do we have enough cameras?

What happens if someone targets our congregation? What if there is an active shooter? Do we know all the exits? Do we know what to do, where to go?

These are questions no one should have to ask in this country.

And yet that is the reality for too many Jewish communities today.

Of course, if you look at the data, these fears are not unfounded.

According to a recent ADL report, 2025 was the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents in the United States since the ADL began collecting data, and physical assaults against Jews were higher in 2025 than ever before.

And FBI data has shown that Jewish Americans were the target of nearly 70% of religiously motivated hate crimes in this country in 2025, despite making up just 2% of the population.

This data corresponds to horrific incidents we’ve seen on news reports this past year, including:

A historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, being firebombed. Jewish congregations defaced in Austin, Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Hot Springs, Arkansas; and Oak Park, Michigan. And, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, a man drove his car into a building housing a synagogue and preschool, and then opened fire.

I wish I could say these were isolated incidents, but I can’t.

These incidents are part of an alarming trend.

Jews in America are facing the kind of hatred that reminds us that antisemitism is not something of the past.

It’s not something we only read about in history books, though they have shown us what happens when antisemitism is allowed to take hold of a society.

I recently returned from Poland, where I visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.

The preserved grounds of the concentration camp serve as a sad testament to what can happen when hatred is allowed to reach its most evil forms.

It happened after years and years of increasing discrimination, violence, and marginalization that went unchecked.

There are countless lessons of the Holocaust, but one of the strongest ones is what can happen when ordinary people look at hatred with indifference.

The Holocaust did not only happen because of the Nazis, but because of the millions of people who kept silent in the face of dehumanization and prejudice. They kept silent

This indifference allowed for the murder of six million Jews, as well as millions of others.

This is why we must recommit ourselves to relearning these lessons and not allowing hatred to go ignored in our country today.

So during the August state work period, I also met with rabbis from four congregations in Southern Nevada to discuss how they are preparing for the High Holidays, and they all shared the same concern: the physical safety of their congregations, of people who come to worship. From the newborn all the way to the oldest senior citizen.

We talked about the security preparations they have to make during this time of the year, and the costs that go along with them.

We also talked about the fear that comes with knowing that a place of worship can become a target in an instant, and the burden that falls on synagogue leaders and volunteers to protect their place of worship, their family, their friends.

It’s a burden I know all too well.

Before I came to the Senate, I served as president of the largest Reform synagogue in Nevada.

I know what it takes to prepare a congregation for the High Holidays, and I know that security plans have become an unfortunate and expensive part of that preparation.

In fact, security costs are usually the largest portion of a synagogue’s budget because you have to pay for hiring guards, installing barricades, adding bulletproof glass to windows, reinforcing doors, metal detectors – you have to walk through a metal detector to get into a synagogue.

According to a recent study from the Jewish Federations of North America, the community spends an average of $1 billion a year on security, a record high. Billions of dollars just to worship safely.

Think about that. In the United States, in 2026, we have Americans who have to worship behind locked doors, bulletproof glass, and be protected by armed guards, just to be with their families and friends. Imagine if you needed security to worship, gather together

We can’t ask these communities to shoulder that burden alone.

This is exactly why I’ve always supported fully funding and reforming the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

This program helps synagogues, like the one I led in Nevada, and other houses of worship and at-risk institutions make critical security improvements for the safety of their congregations.

It’s a life-saving program that helps the Jewish community – and other religious communities at risk of violence – offset the costs of keeping themselves safe, which is why I introduced bipartisan legislation to nearly triple the funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and to improve it to make sure the money actually gets to the communities that need it.

My Jewish American Security Act, which I introduced with Senator James Lankford, would also create a new Department of Justice grant program to help state and local law enforcement increase security around at-risk houses of worship.

These additional protections mean the difference between walking into a synagogue thinking about prayer and walking into a synagogue and wondering where are that exits at what your escape routes might be.

They are about making sure that a child can walk into a pre-school or Hebrew school and think about learning and not about an active shooter drill.

And they are about making sure that our houses of worship remain what they are supposed to be: places of faith, community, and peace.

I often say that antisemitism is the canary in the coal mine. It is a warning sign.

When hatred against one community is allowed to grow, it threatens all of us.

So we cannot wait for the next attack.

We cannot wait for another synagogue to be targeted.

We cannot wait for another family to be afraid to walk through the doors of their own house of worship anywhere.

We have to act now, before it’s too late.

As Jewish families gather in the incoming days for Yom Kippur, they will reflect on the year behind them and the year ahead.

So please, let us all commit ourselves to doing everything we can to make sure that those families can worship safely and in peace.

Thank you.

###",1,2026-09-16T09:43:13Z,2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-cosponsors-bipartisan-cannabis-banking-reform/,Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Reform,2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in re-introducing legislation to ensure legal cannabis businesses can access traditional and secure banking systems and financial services. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would provide a create a legal framework for banking and financial services to serve state-legal cannabis businesses, reducing the need for cash-only transactions, and improving public safety.

“We must make sure that businesses in states where marijuana is legal – like Nevada – have access to bank accounts and other financial services,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud to support this legislation that will help Nevada small businesses and make our communities safer in the long run. It’s time to finally get this bill done.”

The SAFE Banking Act would protect banks and their officers who provide financial services to legitimate, state-sanctioned cannabis businesses from criminal prosecution and liability and asset forfeiture, while maintaining banks’ right to choose not to offer those services. It would also provide protections for hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) related businesses and require banks to comply with current Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) guidance. Additionally, this bill would prevent federal banking regulators from:

Prohibiting, penalizing or discouraging a bank from providing financial services to a legitimate state-sanctioned and regulated cannabis business, or an associated business (such as a lawyer or landlord providing services to a legal cannabis business);

Terminating or limiting a bank’s federal deposit insurance primarily because the bank is providing services to a state-sanctioned cannabis business or associated business;

Recommending or incentivizing a bank to halt or downgrade providing any kind of banking services to these businesses; and

Taking any action on a loan to an owner or operator of a cannabis-related business.

Read the bill here. The SAFE Banking Act is also co-sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.). The House companion is led by Congressman David Joyce (R-Ohio-14).

Senator Cortez Masto first introduced this legislation with Senator Merkley and Senate colleagues in 2017, and she has repeatedly pushed for action on the bill. Last Congress, she highlighted one Nevada business owner who said that the lack of access to traditional banking is so burdensome and dangerous that she often fears for her safety and that of her employees.

###",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/14/following-dire-warnings-from-ai-researchers-rosen-calls-on-senate-commerce-committee-to-immediately-hold-hearing-with-top-ai-executives/,"Following Dire Warnings from AI Researchers, Rosen Calls on Senate Commerce Committee to Immediately Hold Hearing with Top AI Executives",2026-09-14,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement calling on U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to promptly convene a hearing with testimony from top executives of leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies on the dangers posed by the pace of AI development and the guardrails needed to keep Americans safe. Senator Rosen’s call comes following a warning from a former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher regarding humans’ diminishing ability to control AI models, and a united endorsement of increased guardrails on the industry from Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and xAI’s Elon Musk.

“Artificial intelligence has extraordinary potential to solve complex problems across sectors, contribute to scientific breakthroughs, and improve humans’ quality of life. At the same time, this powerful technology can have the power to cause catastrophic damages if we don’t act to impose guardrails and safety mechanisms,” said Senator Rosen. “Congress must do everything in its power to ensure the American AI industry continues to lead, particularly outcompeting China, and also enact increased guardrails to ensure AI development is progressing in a safe and responsible manner. This is why I’m calling on Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz to immediately hold a hearing on this matter with the top executives of American leading AI companies.”

As a former computer programmer and member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Rosen has consistently pushed for responsible development of technology and has raised questions about the risks of AI. In a committee hearing last fall, she pressed a Trump Administration official about the Administration’s decision to deploy Grok, an AI bot with a documented history of antisemitism. Senator Rosen raised concerns to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about surveillance pricing – the use of AI by corporations to target individuals with different prices for the same product – and called on the FTC to do more to fully understand how large retailers are using technology to hurt consumers’ budgets. Senator Rosen has also introduced a bipartisan bill to prohibit the use of DeepSeek – an AI platform with ties to the Chinese Community Party – on all government devices and networks to protect American national security.

###",1,2026-09-15T09:50:21Z,2026-09-15T09:52:05Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-honors-the-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-2001/,"Cortez Masto Honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001",2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement in recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001:

“I remember the morning of September 11, 2001, starting off like any other day. I was a federal prosecutor at the time, and I had gone to court that morning in Washington, D.C. for a hearing. I was outside in Judiciary Square, figuring out how to leave the evacuation area, when I heard a loud blast – what I later learned was the sound of the Pentagon crumbling after being hit by Flight 77. Twenty-five years later, I still don’t have words to describe the horror and the pain of that dark day in our nation’s history. And I know so many Americans feel the same.

“On September 11th, 2,977 people were killed in these terrorist attacks. Many more of our first responders lost their lives in the days and years to come as a result of exposure to toxins while they fought to save others at Ground Zero. As we come together to mark 25 years since this tragedy, we are reminded not just of the sadness and fear we all felt as these attacks unfolded, but also of the courage of so many heroes – from those first responders and our men and women in our armed forces, to everyday Americans who stepped up to lend a hand.

“Today, let us keep all of those we lost in our thoughts, let us pray for their families and loved ones, and let us hold true to the words “we will never forget.”

###",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/11/rosen-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-terrorist-attacks/,Rosen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks,2026-09-11,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement regarding the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

“It’s hard to believe that it has already been 25 years since one of the darkest days in American history, when nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed by the horrific terrorist attack on our nation,” said Senator Jacky Rosen. “Today, we come together as a nation to remember and honor those who were lost, those who were forever scarred, their families, and the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice to save American lives. We will never forget.”

###",1,2026-09-12T09:02:30Z,2026-09-12T09:03:27Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-joins-colleagues-in-urging-netanyahu-to-immediately-crack-down-on-settler-violence-in-west-bank-protect-u-s-citizens/,"Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Urging Netanyahu to Immediately Crack Down on Settler Violence in West Bank, Protect U.S. Citizens",2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and 41 of her Democratic Senate colleagues in urging Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take immediate actions to reduce violence in the West Bank and prevent further incidents amidst a significant increase in harassment, threats, and acts of violence in recent weeks. They also called on the government of Israel to complete investigations into the deaths of nine American citizens who have been killed by settlers or security forces in the West Bank in recent years.

“We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it does not tolerate violence against its people,” the Senators wrote.

The Senators warn that “continued settlement expansion and fighting in the West Bank will harm Israel’s long-term security and the prospects for lasting peace, prosperity, and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”

President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously expressed their opposition to annexation of and violence in the West Bank, which the Israeli government has failed to address.

The Senators concluded, “Like you, the safety and security of our constituents is of paramount importance. We urge your government to ensure that Americans in the Israeli-controlled parts of the West Bank are able to enjoy the security and protection of property to which they are entitled. We also hope to see the conditions improved so that Israelis and Palestinians may one day live in peace with each other without the fear of terrorism or lawless violence.” Read the full letter here.

Additionally, Cortez Masto joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and 28 of her Democratic colleagues in a joint statement opposing the Israeli government’s decision to issue tenders for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement project. Read more here.

Senator Cortez Masto has consistently supported Israel’s right to defend itself while strongly advocating for a two-state solution. She has consistently called out violence in the West Bank and called for the humane treatment of innocent Palestinian civilians. Last year, Cortez Masto urged President Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel’s annexation of territory in the West Bank while implementing and sustaining the much-needed ceasefire in Gaza. Following Hamas’s terrorist attack on October 7th, 2023, she called on President Biden to do everything in his power to bring home the hostages and deliver vital humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians.

###",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-cortez-masto-visits-pershing-humboldt-lander-and-elko-counties-to-discuss-work-fighting-for-rural-nevada/,"ICYMI: Cortez Masto Visits Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, and Elko Counties to Discuss Work Fighting for Rural Nevada",2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Cortez Masto’s Visits Focused on Her Work to Support Economic Development and Help Rural Nevadans Navigate the Federal Government

Washington, D.C. – Over the last month, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) traveled to Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, and Elko Counties to discuss her work to fight for rural Nevada, support projects that create jobs, and help hardworking Nevadans – from ranchers and miners to immigrant families – across the state. The Senator met with local leaders, visited tourism sites across Northern Nevada, and attended the dedication of the Elko National Cemetery which she helped secure.

“I’m committed to ensuring Nevada’s rural communities get the investments and support they deserve,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’ll work with anyone to ensure projects like the Elko National Cemetery are completed while making sure this Administration is held responsible for its cuts to the services Nevadans rely on.”

Pershing County

In Lovelock, Senator Cortez Masto toured the Marzen House Museum, which has recently been updated with new artifacts from Nevada history.

The Senator also met with leadership and staff from the Frontier Community Coalition to discuss their work to support Pershing, Humboldt, Lander, and Mineral Counties. The coalition noted that following Republican cuts to assistance, as well as rising costs across the board, they have seen an increased demand for their services.

Humboldt and Lander Counties

In Humboldt County, Senator Cortez Masto and Lander County Commissioner Lamont Edgar visited SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine site to learn about the facility’s gold mining processes and to discuss their community development efforts.

The Senator also visited the site of SSR Mining’s Buffalo Valley project in Lander County. They shared how they expect this additional mine to provide economic development to the region, and the Senator discussed her work to advance the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act in Congress.

Elko County

In Elko, Senator Cortez Masto met with local elected officials to discuss their work to support airport operations and continued city planning efforts. Additionally, the Senator met with DACA recipients in Elko, who shared concerns that the Trump Administration is making it harder for them to continuing making a living and supporting their families. The Senator also visited the Northeastern Nevada Museum, which houses art and history exhibits from across the entire northeast corner of the state.

The Senator returned to Elko to attend the dedication of the Elko National Cemetery, the first federal veterans cemetery in the region. The ceremony followed years of work by the Senator to push for the cemetery’s completion and celebrated the members of the Veteran community in Elko who worked alongside Cortez Masto to push for the cemetery’s opening.

###",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/10/as-antisemitism-reaches-historic-levels-rosen-visits-poland-to-highlight-importance-of-fighting-anti-jewish-hate/,"As Antisemitism Reaches Historic Levels, Rosen Visits Poland to Highlight Importance of Fighting Anti-Jewish Hate",2026-09-10,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, recently returned from a visit to Poland, where she saw firsthand the devastating effects of the Holocaust and what happens when antisemitism and extremism reach record levels. While in Warsaw, the Senator met with the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Central Europe office and members of the local Jewish community. She also met with the Director of the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and toured the main exhibit. While in Krakow, Senator Rosen toured Kazimierz – the historic Jewish quarter – and visited the Galicia Jewish Museum to learn about the history of Jewish communities in Poland, particularly during the Holocaust. Senator Rosen met with the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Rabbi Michael Schudrich, to discuss the current state of Jewish communities in light of rising antisemitism around the globe. She also met with the Director of the Krakow JCC, where she attended a Shabbat dinner with the local Jewish community.

Senator Rosen then visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, where she saw firsthand the horrors perpetrated at the site and paid her respects to the memories of those who were murdered there at the hands of the Nazis.

“As Jews across the world continue to be targeted and discriminated against for who they are, I recently traveled to Poland to bear witness to the devastating effects of one of the darkest chapters in history — a reminder of what happens when society ignores hate, and discrimination against a minority is allowed to grow unchallenged,” said Senator Rosen. “During my trip, I visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp and paid tribute to the more than one million Jews and innocent individuals who were violently murdered there at the hands of the Nazi regime. While I was there, I reflected on the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust and laid a wreath on behalf of the American people at the Death Wall, where thousands of innocent victims were killed.”

“I also spoke with representatives from the growing Jewish community in Poland, who are a shining example of perseverance. As is the case in the United States, antisemitism from the right and left is a problem in Poland,” she continued. “I will continue to work with my colleagues to address antisemitism globally and encourage the Polish government to finally pass a strategy to combat antisemitism to help this effort.”

As the third Jewish woman ever to serve in the U.S. Senate and as the co-founder of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, Senator Rosen has been leading the fight against antisemitism in the United States and around the globe. Senator Rosen helped elevate the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to the rank of Ambassador. Senator Rosen also successfully led the bipartisan push last Congress to reauthorize the bipartisan Never Again Education Act, which she was also instrumental in helping to pass in 2020. She is currently fighting to advance two of her bipartisan bills to fight antisemitism: the Jewish American Security Act (JASA), a comprehensive antisemitism bill focused on protecting Jewish Americans on campuses, in their communities, and online, as well as the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act, which would direct the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on state efforts to educate students on the Holocaust.

###",1,2026-09-11T09:25:29Z,2026-09-11T09:27:08Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-padilla-schumer-urge-supreme-court-to-block-postal-service-rule-limiting-mail-in-voting/,"Cortez Masto, Padilla, Schumer Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting",2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"261 Current and Former Members of Congress File Bicameral, Bipartisan Brief as Court Order Barring Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail Voting is Being Challenged by Trump’s DOJ

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bicameral amicus brief led by Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) challenging the legality of President Trump’s Executive Order and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The group, made up of a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 lawmakers and former lawmakers, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the matter of State of California, et al. v. United States Postal Service, et al., a lawsuit against USPS, led by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford alongside the California, Washington, and Massachusetts Attorneys General. The court case challenges a final rule issued by the USPS pursuant to Trump’s directive that imposes unconstitutional restrictions on mail-in voting.

Nevada has proudly expanded access to mail-in ballots so every voter can vote in a safe and secure manner that works best for them. Nearly one-third of Americans have voted by mail in recent elections — a voting practice Trump himself used as recently as August 2026, when he voted in Florida’s Republican primary. In the court filing, the amici curiae argue that Trump’s Executive Order 4399 and USPS’s final rule violate the separation of powers and usurp congressional authorities outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the States and Congress exclusive authority over election administration.

“As current and former legislators, amici took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States — including its guarantee of the separation of powers,” wrote the lawmakers. “Amici have a particular interest in defending the institutional role of the Legislative Branch under Article I of the Constitution and in vindicating the long-settled principle that the Constitution commits ultimate regulatory authority over federal elections to Congress. The Constitution does not contemplate the Executive Branch acting unilaterally to assert power over federal elections. Yet that is what the Order and Final Rule do.”

The amici also pointed to a recent federal court ruling blocking the USPS from implementing its newly finalized mail ballot rule for the midterm elections, saying the agency lacked the authority to implement the rule and that its actions are “substantively unconstitutional and contrary to law.”

“The district court correctly concluded that Appellees are likely to succeed on the merits of their claims that USPS lacked authority to issue the Final Rule, that the Final Rule unconstitutionally imposes mail-ballot requirements on the States, and that the Final Rule unconstitutionally bars non-compliant State and local election officials from using the USPS to mail ballots at all,” continued the lawmakers.

The lawmakers concluded by asserting States’ power to administer elections and Congress’s power to make or alter rules regulating elections, which the Supreme Court itself has described as an “override” authority. Trump’s illegal incursion on this authority is an attempt to disenfranchise people who depend on mail-in ballots to vote.

“The integrity of our constitutional system depends on each branch keeping to its assigned role,” concluded the lawmakers. “The Framers set up a two-part system that gave the States default authority to regulate federal elections subject to Congress’s authority to override the States. The Framers did not provide the President with any authority to interfere in that system, nor has Congress subsequently imbued the President or the Executive Branch with any such authority by statute.”

In addition to Cortez Masto, Padilla, and Schumer, the amicus brief was joined by the entire Senate Democratic Caucus.

The full text of the brief can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has consistently stood up to President Trump’s illegal attempts to take away Americans’ voting rights. She has joined legislation to block the executive order challenged in this amicus brief and has urged USPS to abandon its proposed rule to implement the executive order. Cortez Masto helped Democrats defeat the SAVE America Act and called attention to the impact it and other so-called “election integrity” measures by the Trump Administration would have on voting access for Tribal communities. She has introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that mail is processed locally, ensuring the timely delivery of mail ballots.

###",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-salinas-cantwell-urge-trump-administration-not-to-axe-protections-for-americas-wild-public-forests/,"Cortez Masto, Salinas, Cantwell Urge Trump Administration Not to Axe Protections for America’s Wild Public Forests",2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Popular Roadless Rule conservation measure protects 44 million acres of U.S. Forest Service lands from destructive and expensive roadbuilding and logging and supports outdoor recreation

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bipartisan coalition of 164 Members of Congress led by Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.-06) and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in urging the Trump Administration to abandon its proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, a guardrail protecting 44 million acres of National Forest System lands.

In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service, the lawmakers criticized the lack of meaningful public engagement, calling for the Department to extend the comment period, hold in-person public meetings, and conduct full Tribal consultation. The lawmakers also demanded the Trump Administration halt its rescission effort and instead focus on successful implementation of this bedrock policy.

“Since its adoption in 2001, the Roadless Rule has served as a cornerstone of public lands conservation, now protecting approximately 44 million acres of National Forest System lands across 37 states,” wrote the lawmakers. “These areas provide clean drinking water, critical wildlife habitat, carbon storage, and world-class recreation opportunities. Iconic landscapes such as the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, and the George Washington National Forest in Virginia exemplify the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of these lands.”

“By avoiding the construction and maintenance of new roads, the rule saves taxpayers billions of dollars,” they continued. “The Forest Service already faces a road maintenance backlog of nearly $6 billion across its existing system. Expanding road networks into remote and often economically unviable areas would only increase these costs.”

“After 25 years of successful implementation, the conclusion is clear: the Roadless Rule is effective, widely supported, and essential to responsible forest management. Rescinding it would undermine decades of progress and impose unnecessary environmental and fiscal costs,” they concluded.

The full text of the letter can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has consistently fought to protect Nevada’s treasured outdoor spaces. She successfully defeated a proposed mass public lands sell off in the One Big Beautiful Bill and opposed Steve Pearce for Director of the Bureau of Land Management because of his decades-long record opposing public lands. The Senator is a champion of conservation efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin. She has introduced legislation to permanently codify fee-free days of public service of federal lands.

###",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/09/rosen-joins-colleagues-to-demand-hearing-on-strain-on-troops-from-extended-war-in-iran/,Rosen Joins Colleagues to Demand Hearing on Strain on Troops from Extended War in Iran,2026-09-09,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Democratic colleagues on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in urging Committee Chairman Wicker to hold a hearing to investigate the Trump Administration’s failures to support our servicemembers who are carrying out indefinite extended deployments in Donald Trump’s war in Iran.

“The toll this unauthorized, disastrous war is taking on our troops is unconscionable,” said the Senators. “Troops are suffering because of this Administration’s inability to end this war or make the environment safe enough for our servicemembers to be delivered the food, medication, or supplies they need.”

“Military families and the American people deserve answers about when our heroes will come home and how DoD plans to restore military readiness that has been drained by this war,” continued the Senators. “Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers – why would anyone sign up to fight when they fear they will be exploited and left without supplies, recourse or support? Not only do we owe our troops the bare minimum respect and support they deserve, but it is a recruitment and retention imperative.”

You can read the full letter HERE.

Senator Rosen has demanded more transparency from the Trump Administration regarding the war in Iran. In August, she helped introduce a bill that would restore full and accurate casualty records of fallen and wounded servicemembers in Iran. Senator Rosen also recently joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from the Department of Defense over the tragic U.S. bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. Additionally, Senator Rosen has voted for every War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. troops from Iran since the beginning of the war earlier this year.

###",1,2026-09-10T09:25:58Z,2026-09-10T09:27:09Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/08/as-tariffs-from-canada-go-into-effect-rosen-releases-statement-on-trumps-trade-war-hurting-nevada-economy/,"As Tariffs from Canada Go Into Effect, Rosen Releases Statement on Trump’s Trade War Hurting Nevada Economy",2026-09-08,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States go into effect, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement about the harmful impact of Donald Trump’s trade policies. Canada is Nevada’s second-largest export market, with Nevada exporting $1.6 billion of goods to Canada every year, and is the top source of international tourism to Nevada.

“Canada is one of Nevada’s top trading partners, and the only thing that Donald Trump’s reckless attack on our neighbor to the north has accomplished is further devastation of Nevada’s economy with higher prices on everyday essentials and a decline in tourism,” said Senator Rosen. “Since Trump began his wholly unnecessary trade war with Canada, Nevada has seen a decline in Canadian tourists, and now their retaliatory tariffs will hurt Nevada exporters and small businesses. None of this would’ve happened had it not been for Trump’s ill-conceived trade war, which is why he needs to put an end to it and mend relationships with Canada so we can get Nevada’s economy back on track.”

Senator Rosen has consistently opposed Trump’s across-the-board tariffs and worked to provide relief to Nevada families. Last month, ahead of the new school year, she helped introduce a bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down some of Trump’s illegal tariffs, Senator Rosen joined her Democratic Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect small businesses and their consumers from further tariff-related harm. Earlier this year, she introduced bills to exclude homebuilding materials and groceries from Trump’s tariffs, which would help lower costs for families.

###",1,2026-09-09T09:27:09Z,2026-09-09T09:29:04Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-delivers-remarks-at-dedication-of-nevadas-first-national-veterans-cemetery-in-elko/,Cortez Masto Delivers Remarks at Dedication of Nevada’s First National Veterans’ Cemetery in Elko,2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE***

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Elko, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered remarks at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedication ceremony for Nevada’s first national veterans cemetery in Elko. Senator Cortez Masto worked across three presidential administrations to get this project to completion.

Senator Cortez Masto was instrumental in the approval of this rural national cemetery, working with Presidents Trump and Biden to ensure Nevada veterans finally got the local cemetery they’d waited decades for. In 2020, she introduced legislation to create the cemetery and then secured a commitment from the Trump Administration that they would move forward with the site. In the years since, she has consistently pushed the VA for transparency in the timeline of its construction. Today marks the culmination of six years of the Senator’s work.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Thank you for that kind introduction, Gil.

If you couldn’t tell from his story, Gil is part of the reason we’re here today. He’s done incredible work representing Nevadans in the VFW over the years, and he was one of the first people to let me know about the need for a veterans cemetery in Elko.

And now here we are, at the opening of the VA’s 158th national cemetery!

I want to thank my fellow speakers – Governor Lombardo, Congressman Amodei, and Under Secretary Brown – as well as the Veterans Service Organizations for their work to ensure this moment finally arrived for our veterans and their families.

I’d also like to recognize the representatives from the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone and thank them for their prayers and blessings today.

As we all know, this day has been decades in the making.

Before today, the closest national cemetery for veterans in the Elko area was Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in Idaho – 169 miles away. That’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive on a good day to visit your loved ones.

Now, I come from a family of service members. My father was in the U.S. Army, and he was stationed in Korea after the war. Both my grandfathers also served in the Army, and my great-uncle was on the beaches of Normandy.

I can’t imagine having to be so far away from the places they’re buried.

The service members in my family taught me important lessons about duty and patriotism. They taught me that we owe so much to those who defend our freedoms. This cemetery is no less than what veterans in the Elko area are owed for their service.

President John F. Kennedy once said that a nation reveals itself not only by the people it produces, but also by the people it honors and remembers. I want Nevada to be a state that honors and remembers the men and women who answered a higher calling to fight for our country.

So when Gil and other advocates told me that the efforts to build a national cemetery in Elko had stalled, I made securing the project a priority. And it was important for it to be a national cemetery, as opposed to a state cemetery, so it would be run by the VA at no cost to Nevadans.

I hosted several meetings with local veterans and the VA to make sure the needs of Nevada’s veterans were met. I wrote legislation to keep the ball rolling on the project, and I worked across the aisle – and with presidents of both parties – to make this dream for our veterans a reality. And I am so proud to be here today to officially dedicate Nevada’s first national veterans cemetery.

To again use the words of President Kennedy, this cemetery is about revealing who we are as a state and as a nation.

The men and women who will be buried and memorialized here represent the best of us. They sacrificed their comforts and time with their families so we could keep ours. Their service allows the rest of us to enjoy the freedoms we so often take for granted. And we will never forget their commitment to our country.

We remember our veterans by telling their stories to our children.

We remember them by naming schools after them, like Reed High School in Sparks, named for World War II veteran Edward Reed Jr.

And perhaps most importantly, we remember our veterans by going beyond words. By listening to their needs. By taking action at all levels of government to ensure they and their families get the peace of mind they’ve earned.

With this cemetery, we reveal that Nevada is grateful for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country. That we are willing to put in the work to honor their service. And that we will celebrate their bravery for generations. Thank you.

###",1,2026-09-05T08:49:07Z,2026-09-05T08:50:44Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/04/rosen-statement-on-dedication-ceremony-for-nevadas-first-ever-veterans-cemetery-in-elko-which-she-helped-secure/,Rosen Statement on Dedication Ceremony for Nevada’s First-Ever Veterans Cemetery in Elko Which She Helped Secure,2026-09-04,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"In 2023, Senator Rosen Helped Secure More Than Half a Million Dollars In Federal Funding To Finish Building The Cemetery

ELKO, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement applauding the dedication ceremony for Nevada’s first veterans national cemetery in Elko, which will open later this year. In 2023, Senator Rosen helped secure more than half a million dollars in federal funding to finish building the cemetery.

“It’s a huge honor to represent the hundreds of thousands of veterans who call Nevada home, which is why I’ve long fought to ensure that veterans in every corner of our state receive the benefits and recognition they’ve earned,” said Senator Rosen. “The completion of the Elko National Veterans Cemetery represents our strong commitment to rural veterans and their families, who will no longer have to travel hours for a national burial. I was immensely proud to help secure the funding to complete this project after years of pushing in Washington, and I’m glad to see it cross the finish line.”

Senator Rosen has been a champion for Nevada veterans and their families. In a 2023 government funding package, Senator Rosen secured $553,000 for continued work on the Elko National Cemetery. She successfully pushed for the authorization of a VA Medical Center in Reno, which will serve veterans across Northern Nevada. Earlier this year, Senator Rosen successfully pushed the Trump Administration to reverse an interim final rule at the VA that would have decreased benefits for disabled veterans.

###",1,2026-09-05T08:49:07Z,2026-09-05T08:50:44Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/03/rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-protect-womens-right-to-serve-in-uniform/,Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Women’s Right to Serve in Uniform,2026-09-03,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen joined Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect women’s right to serve in the U.S. military. The Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (WARRIOR) Act reinforces the principle that the U.S. military has always relied upon: standards must be based on the demands of the job, not gender. This bill comes in light of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s decision to order a study examining “the effectiveness of women in combat jobs,” despite there being no evidence that the presence of women in combat units lowers standards.

“Time and time again, Secretary Hegseth has proven that he is willing to jeopardize our nation’s security to promote his extreme ideology and deny qualified service members the roles they have earned. Women serving in uniform are essential to our nation’s military strength and readiness, and must be given the same opportunity to serve as everyone else,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m glad to help introduce this bill to ensure that every single service member is judged not by their gender, but by their ability to meet the merit-based standards that are the bedrock of our military effectiveness.”

Senator Rosen has fought to protect the rights of servicewomen and veterans. In March, she voted in favor of a resolution to overturn Trump’s extreme abortion ban ending life-saving abortion counseling and reproductive care for veterans. Rosen also helped introduce a bipartisan resolution designating June 12, 2024, as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day.”

###",1,2026-09-04T09:19:37Z,2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-union-members-local-advocates-highlight-the-importance-of-tps-as-expiration-date-looms/,"Cortez Masto, Union Members, Local Advocates Highlight the Importance of TPS as Expiration Date Looms",2026-09-02,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE***

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Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) highlighted the need to extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador. Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 13 Business Agent Robert Fuentes, and National TPS Alliance Nevada Chapter Co-Coordinator Francis Garcia joined her.

Nevada is home to close to 6,000 TPS recipients, immigrants from countries to which they cannot safely return. Since 2001, TPS has been a lifeline for over 170,000 Salvadorans living in the U.S., but the TPS designation for El Salvador will expire on September 9 if the Trump Administration doesn’t immediately act to extend it. The end of TPS for Salvadorans would tear apart families and significantly disrupt the hospitality and construction industries in Southern Nevada.

“Salvadoran TPS holders helped build Las Vegas as we know it, and they work in nearly every hotel on the Strip,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “But now, their protections are at risk because the Trump Administration has not extended the TPS designation for El Salvador, which is set to expire a week from today. President Trump should do the right thing and extend TPS for Salvadorans.”

The first and only Latina Senator, Cortez Masto has consistently supported immigrant communities in Nevada. She has called on both the Biden and Trump Administrations to protect Dreamers, TPS holders, and other immigrants. Cortez Masto has worked to pass meaningful immigration reform that balances critical border security measures with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Earlier this year, the Senator attended and spoke at a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens at the Sand Harbor Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

###",1,2026-09-03T09:29:33Z,2026-09-03T09:31:32Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/02/rosen-helps-secure-funding-to-lower-energy-costs-for-nevada-families-2/,Rosen Helps Secure Funding to Lower Energy Costs for Nevada Families,2026-09-02,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that Nevada will be receiving more than $1.5 million in federal funding that she helped secure to lower energy costs for hardworking families. This funding comes from the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps American families save money on their energy bills through cost-effective measures, such as insulation, air sealing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Every year, Senator Rosen requests robust funding for this program and the State Energy Program.

“As rising prices squeeze the pockets of hardworking Nevadans, I am committed to finding ways to provide them with some financial relief,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to have helped secure more than $1.5 million in federal funding to lower electric costs for Nevadans, especially at a time when extreme heat is forcing them to consume more energy. I’ll keep working to support families by lowering costs.”

Senator Rosen has been fighting to lower energy costs for Nevadans. She recently joined colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration restore funding for energy projects that had been illegally cancelled. In January, Senator Rosen helped secure more than $49 million in community project funding, which included projects to improve energy efficiency. Last year, she successfully pushed the Trump administration to release $3.7 billion in funding to help lower Americans’ energy costs, including $15 million for Nevadans.

###",1,2026-09-03T09:29:33Z,2026-09-03T09:31:32Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/09/01/in-mesquite-senator-rosen-mayor-whipple-discuss-tourism-visit-new-fire-station/,"In Mesquite, Senator Rosen, Mayor Whipple Discuss Tourism, Visit New Fire Station",2026-09-01,2026,2026-09,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"MESQUITE, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined Mayor Jesse Whipple in hosting a discussion in Mesquite, Nevada, with local tourism and small business leaders and visited the newly opened Fire Station 2. At the station, she met with Mesquite Fire Chief Jayson Andrus and the rest of the crew to hear firsthand about the work this new station will do to keep families in Mesquite safe. Senator Rosen has been leading efforts to support our first responders and fire prevention efforts. In 2025, Senator Rosen helped secure $8 million in federal funding for Nevada’s firefighters through the Fire Grants and Safety Act she helped pass into law.

Senator Rosen also hosted a roundtable discussion with Mesquite’s tourism sector and small business owners to hear their perspectives on the growth of the city’s tourism industry and its benefits to the local economy. Senator Rosen has been working to boost the tourism industry, helping to introduce the Vital Investment in Sustaining International Tourism to the USA (VISIT USA) Act to fully restore funding for the promotion of travel to the U.S.

“As one of Nevada’s U.S. Senators, I’m working every single day to improve life for hardworking families and make sure communities all across our state have the resources they need,” said Senator Rosen. “From supporting our first responders to boosting the tourism industry and local economy, I’m working with local leaders to ensure families in Mesquite can be safe and thrive. I’m grateful to everyone who met with me for sharing their insights and stories, which I’ll bring with me to the Senate so I can keep fighting for every corner of Nevada.”

Senator Rosen has fought to support all Nevadan communities at the federal level. Last year, she helped secure nearly $30 million in federal funding for airports across Nevada, including nearly $1 million for Mesquite Airport. Last year, she secured more than $623 million in federal funding for Nevada. Already this year, she has secured millions for Nevada’s housing, airports, and rural communities.

###",1,2026-09-02T09:19:58Z,2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/31/rosen-helps-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-provide-critical-munitions-to-ukraine/,Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Critical Munitions to Ukraine,2026-08-31,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide critical munitions to Ukraine. The Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act would boost Ukrainian defense by enabling the timely and consistent delivery of high-volume, low-tech munitions Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russian aggression. The bill would also encourage NATO allies to increase their contributions to Ukraine’s defense and invest in the U.S. defense industrial base.

“For over four years, Ukraine has been fighting back against Putin’s unprovoked and illegal invasion to protect its sovereignty and prevent a broader war in Europe,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to join this bipartisan bill, which will help ensure that Ukraine can swiftly get the munitions it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression, while also providing our European allies an opportunity to more effectively do their part in supporting Ukraine and helping defend democracy on the continent.”

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate NATO Observer Group, Senator Rosen has consistently supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s war of aggression. In 2024, Senator Rosen helped pass a bipartisan aid package that provided security assistance for Ukraine. The package included over $60 billion in defense assistance to Ukraine as well as nearly $14 billion to support Ukraine’s purchase of American-made weapons. Earlier this year, she introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation to co-develop and co-produce drones and other unmanned systems.

###",1,2026-09-01T09:48:49Z,2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/28/as-trump-pushes-trade-war-with-canada-rosen-meets-with-consul-general-of-canada/,"As Trump Pushes Trade War with Canada, Rosen Meets with Consul General of Canada",2026-08-28,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with the Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, Sylvie Bédard, to discuss the current relationship between Nevada and Canada, as well as the importance of Canadian visitors and products to Nevada’s economy. This meeting comes as Donald Trump announced a new 50 percent tariff on a long list of Canadian goods. Trump’s continued gratuitous attacks on Canada have also impacted Nevada’s tourism industry, with international visitation to Las Vegas dropping 17.4 percent last year.

“From tourism to agriculture, Canada plays a critical role in Nevada’s economy. Our tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors all rely heavily on Canadian visitors and imports,” said Senator Rosen. “Donald Trump’s reckless attacks on one of our strongest allies and largest trading partners are needlessly hurting businesses, raising prices, and decreasing tourism. I am glad to have met with the Consul General of Canada, and will continue pushing to ensure that we maintain a healthy, fair relationship with our allies to the north.”

Since the start of the Trump Administration, Senator Rosen has pushed back against Trump’s reckless and illegal tariffs, and has been one of the strongest advocates for maintaining our historic partnership with Canada. Last year, she sent a letter urging the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. During a Senate hearing in June, Senator Rosen discussed the impact of Trump’s tariffs and decreased international travel on Nevada. Senator Rosen has also introduced several bills to protect Nevadans from rising costs associated with tariffs, including the Housing Tariff Exclusion Act and the No Tariffs on Groceries Act.

###",1,2026-08-29T11:31:28Z,2026-08-29T11:32:37Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-highlights-her-immigration-reform-bill-shares-impact-on-nevada-families/,"Cortez Masto Highlights Her Immigration Reform Bill, Shares Impact on Nevada Families",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE***

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Las Vegas, Nev. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hosted a press conference to highlight her commonsense immigration reform bill, the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act, and share the impact it would have on Nevada families. Cortez Masto was joined by representatives from the Nevada Immigrant Coalition, the Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, the Culinary Union, and One APIA Nevada.

“For decades, our immigration system has made it nearly impossible for long-term undocumented immigrants to become citizens. It leaves them and their families exposed and keeps hardworking Nevadans in the shadows. It’s time for a solution,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “That’s why I introduced commonsense legislation that gets rid of many of the barriers that keep people undocumented and protects immigrants who have been working and contributing to our country for decades.”

The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act is aimed at fixing America’s broken immigration system and setting up a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have spent decades living in and contributing to this country. It addresses the outdated laws complicating our immigration system, cracks down on notario fraud, and sets up guardrails against detention and deportation for immigrants who deserve stability, like DACA recipients and parents of U.S. citizens.

“As the Nevada Immigrant Coalition, we support Senator Cortez Masto’s Fairness for Immigrant Families Act because we know it will bring much-needed relief to our immigrant communities at a time when they are under attack and things feel so uncertain. This legislation will help remove arbitrary barriers so long-term undocumented immigrants can finally adjust their status. It would protect DACA recipients and others waiting for application approval from deportation, while also requiring stronger oversight when separating any US-citizen child from their parents due to deportation. It’s time for our communities to have solutions for the broken immigration system and this is one of them,” said Erika Castro, Steering Committee Member of the Nevada Immigrant Coalition.

“DACA recipients are more than Dreamers—they are our neighbors, our workforce, and part of America’s future. Giving them certainty gives our nation strength,” said Peter Guzman, President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, NV.

“Every survivor of domestic and sexual violence deserves to seek safety without fear that reaching out for help will put themselves or their family at greater risk. For immigrant survivors, the threat of immigration enforcement is often weaponized by abusers to deepen fear, isolation, and control. The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act recognizes that survivors cannot access safety and justice when they are afraid that it will lead to detention or deportation. By strengthening protections for immigrant victims and witnesses, this legislation helps ensure that immigration status is not a tool of abuse and that every survivor has the opportunity to seek safety, support, and justice,” said Elizabeth Abdur-Raheem, Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence CEO.

“Culinary Union applauds Senator Cortez Masto for bringing forward the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act that will allow long-term members of our community to live without fear, keep families together, and work to fix the harms of Trump’s family separation machine,” said Diana Valles, President of the Culinary Union. “Immigrants are the ones who keep this city running. Culinary Union members make the beds, cook the food, and clean the rooms. Immigrants belong and we are here to stay.”

“One APIA Nevada stands with Senator Cortez Masto and our community partners because keeping Nevada families together is how we keep Nevada strong. Here in Nevada, our AANHPI community isn’t a small slice of this story. We’re more than 410,000 people, about 13% of this state, and the fastest-growing racial group in Nevada. The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act gives immigrants a real, fair shot to stay with the families they’ve built and helps them chase the same American dream generations before them chased,” said Eric Jeng, Executive Director of One APIA Nevada.

The first and only Latina Senator, Cortez Masto has consistently supported immigrant communities in Nevada. She has called on both the Biden Administration and Trump Administration to protect Dreamers, TPS holders, and other immigrants. Cortez Masto has worked to pass meaningful immigration reform that balances critical border security measures with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Earlier this month, the Senator attended and spoke at a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens at the Sand Harbor Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

###",1,2026-08-27T16:10:01Z,2026-08-27T16:10:50Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-colleagues-oppose-ice-rollout-of-electric-shock-gloves/,"Cortez Masto, Colleagues Oppose ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 15 of her Senate colleagues called on the Trump Administration to abandon its reckless plan to outfit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. Their letter also demands that if ICE proceeds with this purchase, it first provides Congress with answers and documentation for over 30 questions about how these devices will be used, the protocol for using them, safety guardrails, and accountability measures.

On August 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice concerning ICE’s planned acquisition of the CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E., a glove designed to deliver a painful electric shock. The notice estimates the potential value of the acquisition between $10 million and $20 million.

“We write to express deep concern about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks,” the Senators began. “…The blatant and tragic misuse of force in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Maine, and other locations around the country raises significant skepticism about the agency’s professional capability to safely deploy a new tool that could be used to harm Americans without cause. Therefore, we urge ICE to cancel the contract and reconsider the purchase.”

“The proposed acquisition raises serious questions about necessity, proportionality, medical safety, training, accountability, and constitutional rights,” the Senators continued. “Those questions are particularly important given the significant public scrutiny surrounding ICE’s excessive use of force. A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests – even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.”

“At a time when the American people have demanded de-escalation in immigration enforcement, it is not clear why existing tools and tactics are insufficient for the agency,” the Senators wrote. “In the past year, DHS has repeatedly spent millions of taxpayer dollars on purchases it ends up not using, including $464 million for airplanes, $700 million on warehouses, and more than $2.25 million for SUVs wrapped with ICE branding. Many of these ICE transactions, including the planned electric-shock glove purchase, are completed through no-bid contracts that circumvent the normal competitive procurement process without a sufficient rationale.”

“If ICE proceeds with purchasing $20 million worth of electric-shock gloves, Congress needs a clear understanding of the device’s safety and authorized uses,” the Senators concluded.

In addition to Senator Cortez Masto, the letter was signed by Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).

The full text of the letter, including the demands from the Senators should ICE proceed with this plan, can be found HERE.

During the second Trump Administration, Senator Cortez Masto has been one of the loudest voices in Congress speaking out against ICE abuses and standing up for immigrant families. She introduced legislation to redirect excessive ICE funding to local police and made headlines with her refusal to continue funding ICE without guardrails. The Senator has led efforts to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from sharing data with ICE. Recently, Senator Cortez Masto proposed comprehensive immigration reforms to fix the broken immigration system and create a pathway to citizenship for people who have lived and worked in the United States for decades.

###",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/27/in-white-pine-county-rosen-helps-kickoff-construction-of-first-drinking-water-system/,"In White Pine County, Rosen Helps Kickoff Construction of First Drinking Water System",2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"BAKER, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) in Baker, Nevada, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the first-ever drinking water system in the Lehman Creek Residential Area. After more than 25 years since its original proposal, this project was made possible by more than $4 million in federal funding that Senator Rosen helped secure. Up until now, residents of Lehman Creek have had to rely on water from creeks or drying private wells, which lack proper filtration or sanitation.

“Access to drinking water is a basic necessity for every Nevadan, and I’ll keep working tirelessly to make sure all communities have access to safe, clean water,” said U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen. “I am proud to have helped secure millions of dollars in federal funding for the first public drinking water system for Lehman Creek Residential Area, bringing a much-needed resource to a community that had been waiting for years. As long as I’m in the Senate, I will continue fighting to make sure that every community in Nevada gets its fair share of federal resources.”

One of Senator Rosen’s main priorities is ensuring that every Nevadan has access to safe drinking water. In May, she introduced a bill to help protect drinking water infrastructure during extreme heat conditions. Senator Rosen also helped deliver federal funding to a water infrastructure project in Carlin. Last year, Senator Rosen helped secure close to $20 million in federal funding to increase access to clean drinking water for families across Nevada.

###",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/27/rosen-joins-push-against-ice-rollout-of-electric-shock-gloves/,Rosen Joins Push Against ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves,2026-08-27,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in pushing back against the Trump Administration on its dangerous plan to provide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. On August 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice concerning ICE’s planned acquisition of these gloves, which estimates the potential value between $10 million and $20 million.

“We write to express deep concern about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks,” the Senators began. “…The blatant and tragic misuse of force in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Maine, and other locations around the country raises significant skepticism about the agency’s professional capability to safely deploy a new tool that could be used to harm Americans without cause. Therefore, we urge ICE to cancel the contract and reconsider the purchase.”

“The proposed acquisition raises serious questions about necessity, proportionality, medical safety, training, accountability, and constitutional rights,” the Senators continued. “Those questions are particularly important given the significant public scrutiny surrounding ICE’s excessive use of force. A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests – even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.”

“At a time when the American people have demanded de-escalation in immigration enforcement, it is not clear why existing tools and tactics are insufficient for the agency,” the Senators wrote. “In the past year, DHS has repeatedly spent millions of taxpayer dollars on purchases it ends up not using, including $464 million for airplanes, $700 million on warehouses, and more than $2.25 million for SUVs wrapped with ICE branding. Many of these ICE transactions, including the planned electric-shock glove purchase, are completed through no-bid contracts that circumvent the normal competitive procurement process without a sufficient rationale.”

“If ICE proceeds with purchasing $20 million worth of electric-shock gloves, Congress needs a clear understanding of the device’s safety and authorized uses,” the Senators concluded.

You can read the full letter HERE.

Senator Rosen has been one of the main proponents in the Senate for stricter guardrails and more accountability for ICE agents. She recently led Senate colleagues in a letter demanding answers from the Trump Administration over TSA cooperation with ICE at airports. Senator Rosen also opposed the confirmation of Trump’s TSA Administrator nominee, David Cummins, after he failed to answer any questions on TSA’s cooperation with ICE. In June, Senator Rosen voted against the ultra-partisan Republican budget, which gave ICE more funding without any guardrails or accountability mechanisms.

###",1,2026-08-28T17:11:49Z,2026-08-28T17:13:14Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/26/in-ely-rosen-inaugurates-u-s-50-highway-renovation-hosts-outdoor-recreation-roundtable-attends-horse-races/,"In Ely, Rosen Inaugurates U.S. 50 Highway Renovation, Hosts Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Attends Horse Races",2026-08-26,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"ELY, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined City of Ely and Nevada Department of Transportation officials to celebrate the completion of renovations to U.S. 50. In 2023, Senator Rosen helped secure more than $24 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure and Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program for this project. She also helped secure millions more in federal funding to support improvements in Ely.

“One of the most important aspects of my job as a United States Senator is making sure Nevada gets the federal funding we need to improve our communities and help families in every corner of our state thrive. That’s why I was proud to work with my good friend Mayor Robertson to secure millions of dollars in federal funding to make the U.S. 50 project – and the renovations in downtown Ely – possible,” said Senator Rosen. “U.S. 50 is a critical gateway for downtown Ely, bringing visitors all the way from Carson City and supporting the local economy. That’s why this project is critical for the resilience of downtown Ely and the surrounding small businesses, and I’m proud to have been present to inaugurate it.”

“We work every day to keep Nevadans safe and connected on our highways,” said NDOT Director Tracy Larkin Thomason. “I am proud of the engineering and construction teams who not only made this project come to life, but retained the historic charm that defines downtown Ely. And I want to thank the entire community for their understanding as we built this project to revitalize downtown Ely highways.”

Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Roundtable

While in Ely, Senator Rosen also hosted a discussion with outdoor recreation and tourism leaders about recent accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and challenges. Outdoor recreation is essential to Nevada’s economy, generating significant economic activity and tax revenue across the state and providing an opportunity for rural communities like Ely to diversify their economies and attract visitors, businesses, and new residents.

Ely Volunteer Fire Department BBQ

Senator Rosen then attended the Ely Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue, where she thanked the volunteer firefighters in Ely and surrounding areas, and she served food alongside them and Mayor Nathan Robertson. The City of Ely Volunteer Fire Department is a community-based organization that provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue & extrication, hazardous materials response, education, and fire code inspections.

Ely Horse Races

Senator Rosen also attended the White Pine County Fair and Horse Races. Created in 1937, the fair and races are White Pine’s most popular annual tourism event, drawing thousands of visitors from across the West.

Headframe Coffee

Senator Rosen also made a stop at Headframe Coffee. Senator Rosen is a strong supporter of Nevada’s small businesses, introducing legislation to lower costs and remove the barrier to entry for small businesses. This includes a bill she joined to protect small businesses from tariffs and the introduction of a bipartisan bill to help small businesses hire more workers.

Senator Rosen has been a fighter for all of Nevada’s communities, including in rural areas. She has made it one of her priorities in the Senate to secure federal funding for essential projects all across the state. Last year, she secured more than $623 million in federal funding for Nevada. Already this year, she has secured millions for Nevada’s housing, airports, and rural communities.

###",1,2026-08-27T16:10:01Z,2026-08-27T16:10:50Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/26/senator-rosen-unlv-host-sports-tourism-discussion-with-ufc-las-vegas-raiders-las-vegas-athletics-and-formula-1-las-vegas-grand-prix/,"Senator Rosen, UNLV Host Sports Tourism Discussion with UFC, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Athletics, and Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix",2026-08-26,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Interim President Chris Heavey hosted a roundtable with representatives from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to discuss the emerging global hub of sports tourism in Las Vegas. They highlighted the importance of major sporting events for Nevada’s economy and ways to ensure Las Vegas workers are trained for this industry. Senator Rosen also highlighted UNLV’s new Sports Tourism Hospitality Degree Program, which aims to address the growing needs of the sports industry and its workforce.

“From boxing and UFC to football and baseball to race car driving, Las Vegas is a world-class sports destination. We’re proud to be the home to so many incredible teams, and the destination for major sporting events – all of which contributes to our tourism economy and local jobs,” said Senator Rosen. “Today’s discussion brought together a wide array of leaders to discuss the importance of the sports industry in Las Vegas and how we can all work together to ensure that we can meet all the needs of this sector.”

“Las Vegas has become a global destination for sports and entertainment, and UNLV is uniquely positioned to support the region’s growing sport workforce and innovation needs while simultaneously and creatively seeking new opportunities and partnerships,”said Chris Heavey, Interim President of UNLV. “Only at UNLV can students intern for the Super Bowl, report on the NBA Summer League, engage in research and service projects with the UFC and NFL, NHL, MLB and WNBA franchises, and take a college class on next-level hospitality aligned with the Vegas Grand Prix. That’s just the beginning, and UNLV is thrilled to play a key role in our region’s rise as a sports economy powerhouse.”

“We are honored that Senator Rosen asked TKO to participate in today’s important discussion. UFC, WWE, PBR and Zuffa Boxing have a successful track record of driving visitation, supporting jobs, and giving back to the Las Vegas community. UFC is also proud to call Las Vegas home for more than 25 years, and we look forward to continuing to work with partners across Nevada to build an even stronger future for live sports and entertainment tourism,” said Akosa Akpom – Vice President, Analytics & Insights, TKO.

Senator Rosen has been a champion for Nevada’s tourism industry, particularly sporting events. In July, Senator Rosen introduced the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which aims to revive the sport of boxing and guarantee health and financial protections for fighters. In June, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act, which would boost American sports diplomacy and leverage large sporting events hosted in the U.S. to boost tourism, advanced out of committee. Last year, she also helped introduce bipartisan legislation to enhance security at outdoor sporting events.

###",1,2026-08-27T16:10:01Z,2026-08-27T16:10:50Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-tours-ssr-minings-marigold-mine-touts-work-to-support-nevadas-economy/,"Cortez Masto Tours SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine, Touts Work to Support Nevada’s Economy",2026-08-25,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***VIDEO AVAILABLE***

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Valmy, Nev. – Last week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) visited SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada to learn about the facility’s gold mining processes, including their work to mine and process materials responsibly – and to discuss their community development efforts. Additionally, the Senator visited the site of SSR Mining’s Buffalo Valley project in Lander County, Nevada. The Senator was joined on her tour by Lander County Commissioner Lamont Edgar.

“Mining is a critical part of the Western economy and allows states like Nevada to continue to thrive,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “It was great to tour the facilities and learn about how SSR Mining is leading the way in not just gold extraction, but in being responsible stewards of the land, investing in the community, and creating jobs across the region.”

“Senator Cortez Masto’s visit to SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine reflects the importance of responsible mining to Nevada’s economic growth. We were proud to show the work mining does with the local community and to ensure good environmental stewardship,” said Jesse Ferris, General Manager of the SSR Marigold Mine.

At the facility, Cortez Masto discussed her efforts in Washington to pass the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, which would provide certainty for mining projects across the west.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has consistently led efforts in Congress to support Nevada’s mining industry, protecting more than 83,000 local jobs and paving the way for Nevada to power the clean energy economy. She has consistently blocked burdensome taxes on mining and wrote important provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bolster Nevada’s critical mineral supply chain and fund battery recycling programs in the state. Earlier this year, the Senator introduced the SILVER Act to increase geographic diversity of precious metal depositories.

###",1,2026-08-26T05:33:32Z,2026-08-26T05:34:56Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/24/rosen-highlights-available-resources-for-nevadans-impacted-by-hawk-wildfire/,Rosen Highlights Available Resources for Nevadans Impacted by Hawk Wildfire,2026-08-24,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"RENO, NV – As first responders continue to combat the Hawk Fire in Washoe County, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is highlighting the federal and local resources that are available to Nevadans being impacted. If anyone in the affected area needs any help contacting or accessing resources from a federal agency, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Senator Jacky Rosen by phone at 775-337-0110, or by email at nnv.cs@rosen.senate.gov.

“When disasters like these strike, it is critical that we come together as a community to support each other,” said Senator Rosen. “That’s why I’m releasing a list of resources Nevadans can use during this time, and reminding everyone that my office stands ready to provide any assistance with federal agencies. My heart goes out to the families in Washoe County who are being affected by the Hawk Fire, and I urge everyone to continue heeding the evacuation orders and directions from first responders. I’ll do everything I can to ensure we get the federal resources needed as a result of this tragedy.”

Below is a list of important resources.

Local Resources

For information on the current state of the fire, visit either WatchDuty.com or InciWeb.Wildfire.gov

For the latest evacuation updates, visit perimetermap.com and follow all directions from first responders.

NDOT has listed all highway updates and closures here: NVRoads.com

For any other general questions on emergency housing, animal services, and other general services, please visit EmergencyWashoe.com.

All school closures in Washoe County will be at washoeschools.net

Food Assistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given Nevadan SNAP recipients affected by wildfires more time to report loss of food and request replacement SNAP benefits, with the last day to submit now being August 28th, 2026. For more information, visit: https://www.dss.nv.gov/programs/snap/

Federal Agencies

If you are a veteran in need of assistance, please call 1-800-698-2411 or visit www.va.gov/resources/disaster-help/ for specialized support.

If you are in need of housing assistance, please visit www.hud.gov/disaster-resources

The State Department offers free passport replacements following a major disaster, with all application fees waived up to 18 months after the disaster.

###",1,2026-08-25T05:31:37Z,2026-08-25T05:33:09Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/22/in-eureka-rosen-hosts-roundtable-to-discuss-proposed-gold-mining-project-community-infrastructure/,"In Eureka, Rosen Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Proposed Gold Mining Project, Community Infrastructure",2026-08-22,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"EUREKA, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen convened a roundtable of local leaders in Eureka, Nevada, to discuss the proposed i-80 Gold mining project and the increased need for housing and services in the county to support the project. The proposed i-80 Gold mine is expected to bring over 500 new jobs over the next few years, and strengthened infrastructure will be needed to house and support workers.

“Mining is an important economic driver in Nevada, and we have to make sure communities have the resources to support the jobs that it creates,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m grateful to the representatives of the i-80 Gold project, the community leaders, and the rural housing and economic development experts who joined me today to discuss how we can partner to support sustainable growth in Eureka as this project begins. The needs of our local communities always come first, and I’ll continue advocating for them as Nevada’s Senator.”

Senator Rosen has been a consistent supporter of Nevada’s mining industry. Earlier this year, she introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen the American critical mineral mining workforce. She also helped introduce a bipartisan bill to combat illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere, which will strengthen national security as well as Nevada’s gold mining industry and has passed out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

###",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-booker-introduce-legislation-to-end-americas-maternal-health-crisis/,"Cortez Masto, Booker Introduce Legislation to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis",2026-08-21,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Reno, Nev. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Momnibus Act, a legislative package designed to end the maternal mortality crisis and address the disparities in care that contribute to a disproportionately high Black maternal mortality rate. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswomen Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.-14) and Alma S. Adams (D-N.C.-12).

The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths of any high-income nation, and the maternal mortality rate is disproportionately high for Black mothers. Black women face a pregnancy-related mortality rate that is more than three times higher than the rate for White women. But this is a solvable problem – more than 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths in America are preventable.

“Starting a family should be a joyous time in a person’s life, not a time of anxiety, medical complications, and loss,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “There is no excuse for the United States having a much higher maternal mortality rate than its peer countries, and it’s time to find solutions. I’m proud to introduce this legislation to invest in better care for new moms and to end the high rate of maternal mortality, particularly among Black women.”

The Momnibus Act is composed of 14 bills that would:

Invest in social determinants of health – including housing, transportation, and nutrition – to reduce preventable risks disproportionately affecting Black women;

Extend the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during postpartum and breastfeeding periods;

Increase maternal health care funding for veterans;

Grow and diversify the perinatal workforce;

Improve maternal health data collection;

Expand maternal mental health and substance use disorder support;

Invest in digital tools to expand access to care in underserved communities;

Strengthen federal programs addressing maternal and infant health risks during public health emergencies;

Invest in research to eliminate racial disparities and prevent maternal deaths; and

Promote maternal vaccinations to protect moms and infants.

The Momnibus Act is endorsed by more than 250 organizations. View the full list of endorsers here. To read the full text of the bill, click here.

Senator Cortez Masto is a champion of Nevada’s mothers and has consistently fought to ensure that they receive the health care they need. She has introduced legislation to ensure health care access for pregnant women and to protect labor and delivery units in rural hospitals and hospitals in underserved communities. The Senator has demanded answers from the Trump Administration about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) continued mistreatment of pregnant women. Cortez Masto has also consistently fought for improved health care for all Americans. She has led efforts to lower drug costs for seniors, hold Big Pharma accountable, and expand Medicare drug price negotiation.

###",1,2026-08-22T05:24:59Z,2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-attends-lake-tahoe-electric-transportation-forum-discusses-her-new-electric-vehicle-bill-package/,"Cortez Masto Attends Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum, Discusses Her New Electric Vehicle Bill Package",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here.

Stateline, Nev. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) attended the 4th annual Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum to speak with advocates, businesses, and Tahoe organizations about Nevada’s leadership in the clean energy economy. She also discussed the three bills she recently introduced to make electric vehicles and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Good morning!

I am grateful to have the opportunity to join you today and hear more about all the good work that you are doing to support clean transportation in the Tahoe Basin and throughout the Silver State.

I want to extend a special thank you to Kevin for his hard work organizing the Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum. I am grateful for the time you put into organizing such an important conversation about expanding access to electric transportation in the State of Nevada.

The industry is lucky to have such a beautiful venue to gather and collaborate!

Like all of you, I know that clean transportation isn’t just about expanding access to electric vehicles and installing charging ports. We also need to ensure that we have a strong domestic supply chain for everything from critical minerals to battery manufacturing.

You have my support in every step of this process. By bolstering our clean transportation industry we’re doing so much more than putting cars on the road – we’re creating good-paying jobs, helping Nevadans get where they need to go, combating climate change, and bringing down costs for everyone.

I’ve been interested in the clean energy industry, particularly the critical minerals supply chain, since my time as Nevada’s Attorney General. While in office, I traveled extensively in all 17 of Nevada’s counties – something I still do each year – and I saw how important the mining industry is to our rural communities.

Since then, the electric vehicle supply chain in Nevada, especially Northern Nevada, has expanded dramatically.

Following the 2008 recession, the Silver State made historic investments in battery manufacturing. In 2016, Gigafactory Nevada opened in Storey County, creating tens of thousands of jobs and putting Nevada on the frontline of the clean energy economy with our partners at Tesla and Panasonic.

The regional industry has only continued to expand, and I’ve had the opportunity to tour everything from battery recycling facilities with ten employees to manufacturing operations that are supporting thousands of workers.

Nevada is leading the clean energy revolution in the U.S. and hosts the nation’s most complete “lithium loop” needed for lithium battery manufacturing and recycling. That’s one reason why I like to call it the Innovation State.

Since being elected to the Senate in 2016, I have been committed to fighting for Nevada’s zero-emission transportation industry.

Over the past ten years, I’ve seen our summers get even hotter, our fire seasons grow more severe, and our drought worsen.

But on top of expanding clean energy generation, I’ve also seen our clean transportation options become more accessible. I’ve seen Tahoe roll out its first electric transit buses and EV charging ports go up in towns as remote as Panaca, Nevada. And I’ve seen our country’s clean energy manufacturing industry boom.

That’s why I’m so excited to be here today – to talk about the work we’ve already done to help drive investment and interest in clean transportation, and to discuss what we still need to do.

Some of the legislation supporting electric vehicles that I’ve worked on during my time in the Senate as part of my Innovation State Initiative were the bills I passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

These laws extended tax credits for consumers purchasing both new and used electric vehicles and expanded needed charging infrastructure. The IRA and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law put this cutting-edge, cost-saving technology in the hands of more working families.

These laws also expanded electric options for public transportation and school buses.

But the support didn’t stop there – these historic laws also created grants for battery and critical minerals programs, providing meaningful federal support for every step of the electric transportation supply chain.

Since 2022, we have seen the benefits of not only these policies, but the message they sent that the federal government was invested in putting this technology in the hands of more Americans. In fact, over the past five years, EV registrations have increased by nearly 420 percent in the Silver State!

Now, the current Administration has sought to illegally hamper this progress. But I’m not done fighting. No matter who the President is, I’m going to keep working to help Nevada families access electric transportation.

In fact, this month, I introduced a package of three bills to make electric vehicles and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country.

This package included my Cleaner TRAILS Initiative, which would make it easier for travelers to use electric vehicles on public lands. It would add zero-emission fueling infrastructure at National Parks and U.S. Forest Service Sites – including sites here in Tahoe – and near airports.

This new initiative would help everyone from international visitors to families on the great American road trip travel without facing spiking gas prices.

By supporting EV infrastructure at these tourist destinations, we can help make electric vehicles a real and easy option for all types of travelers. And I’m not just talking about cars – my Cleaner TRAILS Initiative would support electric bikes, boats, and ATVs as well!

My bill package also includes the Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act which strengthens the clean energy and transportation supply chain by supporting domestic critical mineral mining and battery manufacturing and recycling.

It also invests in research and development to accelerate improving technologies to help batteries go farther and for all of these exciting technologies to become more affordable to the consumer.

Among the additional provisions included in my bill package, there is language to restore the consumer tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles and to install charging equipment.

Now is the time to move forward on electric vehicles, not backward.

Gas prices are on the rise, and the consequences of dependence on fossil fuels are becoming more apparent. The choices that we make today will impact generations of Nevadans.

Increased electric vehicle use will reduce pollution, combat climate change, and help keep Lake Tahoe Blue for years to come.

The advancements we’re making also support our national defense and our global economic competitiveness. Batteries and critical minerals are vital to everything from equipment to keep our soldiers safe, to our everyday consumer technologies like cell phones.

I’ve never been someone who is going to tell Nevadans they have to abandon their gas-powered cars. But together, we are making EVs an easy, cost-effective, attractive choice for Nevadans from all walks of life. And getting EVs on the road lessens our demand for oil and gas at a time when gas prices are at an all-time high.

That’s what’s so exciting about this work! Every day, I see the benefits of hard work and innovation, and I know you all do as well. And thank you for the jobs and opportunities you’re creating to diversify our Nevada economy.

We can’t continue this work alone. It requires collaboration up and down the supply chain and between the private and public sectors. That’s why I am so grateful to have all of you here today.

Thank you all again for having me, and I hope that you have a productive event.

###",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-demands-answers-from-trump-administration-about-ice-conduct-tsa-cooperation-in-airports/,"Cortez Masto Demands Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation in Airports",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Cummins about recent ICE actions at airports. The letter, led by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), was also joined by Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).

This letter comes after a string of incidents nationwide, in which ICE agents – with cooperation from TSA – have acted with impunity, at times targeting people at airports. One such incident occurred just a few weeks ago at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, when ICE officers, masked, plain-clothed, and without any identification, attempted to violently arrest an elderly man, before running off following public intervention.

“We write to express concerns regarding recent immigration enforcement actions at airports across the nation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the apparent assistance and support of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),” wrote the Senators. “Such actions create fear in our communities and cause disruption and distress to the traveling public.”

“Unfortunately, recent reporting by the New York Times indicates that troubling events like these are occurring frequently across the nation at America’s Airports. Such actions only served to disrupt local communities, create fear among immigrant families, and undermine the travel and tourism sector at a time when it is trying to rebound from a 5.5% decline in international tourism in 2025 that occurred due to President Trump’s misguided tariff, immigration, and foreign policies,” the Senators continued. “With all this in mind, we request your response to several questions regarding the operating relationship between ICE and TSA and the type of information that is being shared between the agencies.”

You can read the full letter HERE.

As the former top law enforcement official in Nevada, Senator Cortez Masto has prioritized protecting communities across the state. In January, Cortez Masto introduced the PUBLIC SAFETY Act to redirect almost $75 billion in funding passed in the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act from ICE and send it instead to local law enforcement programs to help hire and train 200,000 local cops in communities across the U.S. She has also consistently stood up against record additional funding for ICE.

###",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/20/rosen-leads-senate-colleagues-in-demanding-answers-from-trump-administration-about-ice-conduct-tsa-cooperation-in-airports/,"Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation in Airports",2026-08-20,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Rosen Has Been Outspoken Against ICE Action in Airports, Especially After the Recent Incident at Harry Reid International Airport

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senate colleagues in demanding answers from Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Cummins about recent ICE actions at airports. Senator Rosen was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

This letter comes after a string of incidents nationwide, in which ICE agents – with cooperation from TSA – have acted with impunity, at times targeting people at airports. One such incident occurred just a couple of weeks ago at Harry Reid International Airport, when ICE officers, masked, plain-clothed, and without any identification, attempted to violently arrest an elderly man before running off following public intervention.

“We write to express concerns regarding recent immigration enforcement actions at airports across the nation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the apparent assistance and support of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),” wrote the Senators. “Such actions create fear in our communities and cause disruption and distress to the traveling public.”

“Unfortunately, recent reporting by the New York Times indicates that troubling events like these are occurring frequently across the nation at America’s Airports. Such actions only served to disrupt local communities, create fear among immigrant families, and undermine the travel and tourism sector at a time when it is trying to rebound from a 5.5% decline in international tourism in 2025 that occurred due to President Trump’s misguided tariff, immigration, and foreign policies,” the Senators continued. “With all this in mind, we request your response to several questions regarding the operating relationship between ICE and TSA and the type of information that is being shared between the agencies.”

You can read the full letter HERE.

Senator Rosen has continuously demanded stricter guidelines and more accountability for ICE agents. She condemned the incident at Harry Reid International, demanding answers from TSA and DHS on the issue. Senator Rosen then opposed the confirmation of Trump’s TSA Administrator nominee, David Cummins, after he failed to answer any questions on TSA’s cooperation with ICE. In June, Senator Rosen voted against the ultra-partisan Republican budget, which gave ICE more funding without any guardrails or accountability mechanisms.

###",1,2026-08-21T05:30:57Z,2026-08-21T05:32:22Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/at-the-30th-annual-tahoe-summit-cortez-masto-celebrates-progress-and-addresses-new-challenges-facing-the-lake/,"At the 30th Annual Tahoe Summit, Cortez Masto Celebrates Progress and Addresses New Challenges Facing the Lake",2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here.

Incline Village, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined residents, advocates, organizations, and elected officials at the 30th annual Tahoe Summit. She spoke about the achievements of the last three decades and acknowledged the work being done to tackle new obstacles that have emerged since the first Tahoe Summit in 1997.

Senator Cortez Masto has been a longtime advocate for Lake Tahoe, leading congressional efforts to protect the lake for future generations. In 2024, she passed the critical reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act to secure more federal funds to preserve and strengthen Lake Tahoe. Cortez Masto also helped pass the Great American Outdoors Act, which was signed into law to repair and maintain public lands nationwide. This year, she introduced the Douglas County Lands Bill to conserve land in the Tahoe Basin and the Santini-Burton Modernization Act to deliver more funding for better land management.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Good morning! I’m pleased to be with all of you to celebrate 30 years of summits here at Lake Tahoe.

You know, I was just here last month to attend a naturalization ceremony in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

I thought it was so fitting that America’s newest citizens were being sworn in at one of the most beautiful places in the country.

How lucky we are that we get to come together here every year and talk about the work we’re doing to make Tahoe a better place for residents and visitors alike.

Before we start, I want to thank all the firefighters, law enforcement and first responders who have been fighting the Bug and Stallion fires in Reno these past two weeks. Your lifesaving work will not be forgotten.

And of course I want to thank our host and my partner in the Senate, Jacky Rosen.

I also want to thank Chairman Smokey of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; today’s speakers; all of Team Tahoe; and our guest of honor, Tommy Caldwell.

If you don’t know Tommy, just know you’re in for a treat. His story is the kind of thing you watch movies about, and I’m thrilled to have him here!

We also need to recognize that this will be the last Tahoe Summit before Congressman Mark Amodei retires from Congress. I want to thank him for all his work in support of Lake Tahoe. We’ll miss him, even if I won’t miss following him in a speaking lineup!

And we can’t celebrate the 30th anniversary of this summit without acknowledging the public-private partnerships that have been essential to our work. That’s what Team Tahoe is all about.

Senator Dianne Feinstein coined the term “Team Tahoe.” When she and Harry Reid founded the Lake Tahoe Summit in 1997, I don’t think they could have imagined the progress we would make in this region – or the challenges we would face.

Back in 1997, the Tahoe Summit was all about lake clarity. At that time, Tahoe was working to curb fuel and emissions pollution in the water. And here we are today, adding EV chargers at the shoreline so residents and visitors don’t have to fuel their boats at all!

We’ve come so far in 30 years.

The bi-state Environmental Improvement Program has put stormwater infrastructure along 800 miles of roads to keep the lake clear of contaminated run-off.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team has reduced hazardous fuels across more than 100,000 acres to help prevent wildfires.

And, we passed the reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act in 2024 so we can continue to protect the ecosystem and sustainable infrastructure in the Basin.

We have a lot to be proud of. But since 1997, new obstacles have emerged.

Today, our concerns revolve around the rising costs of housing, the increasing danger of wildfires, and improving our transportation infrastructure. And, of course, they revolve around sustainable tourism – we need to balance our ability to welcome visitors with maintaining a livable community and environment for residents.

So we have our work cut out for us. But together, we are going to keep working to protect this place we all love.

Let’s start with housing. The dramatic increase in home prices and the high cost of property insurance has made it more difficult for residents to live and work here.

That’s why we’ve been working to sustainably expand the number of homes for working families in Tahoe, so we can bring those prices down.

Tahoe needs to be able to support a real workforce and keep middle-class families in their communities.

And right now, those residents, many of whom have been here decades, are getting priced out in favor of billionaires. That needs to change.

I know we can make it more affordable for families to build a life in Tahoe, without overwhelming our small towns.

That’s why I fought to pass the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is now law.

I was proud to include provisions in this bill to help lower costs here in Tahoe, like increasing the income threshold for our largest affordable housing block grant so Tahoe residents can more easily access it. The bill also creates a fund to encourage preserving and upgrading older homes, including fortifications for wildfire protections.

As wildfires become larger and more frequent, those home upgrades have become increasingly necessary. It has also become increasingly necessary to make sure our firefighters and Forest Service workers have the resources and support they need.

Unfortunately, we’ve seen the Trump administration eliminate employees and slash funding to the Forest Service, making it more challenging to manage the land and to control, mitigate, and prevent wildfires.

I’m continuing to demand transparency and answers from the White House. It’s critical that we all push for more support for our firefighters and Forest Service employees.

But I’m not stopping there. I’m also pushing to pass my Western Wildfire Support Act, a bipartisan bill to provide comprehensive resources to prevent wildfires, enhance firefighting efforts, and support communities impacted by worsening wildfire seasons.

We make the most progress for Lake Tahoe when we all work together.

We’ve proven that before, especially as we’ve navigated challenges with our transportation infrastructure.

Thanks to the collaboration of our public-private partnerships, last year was another record year for transportation investments in the Basin. Currently, more than 17 transportation projects are underway across the region.

These projects include critical infrastructure improvements to reduce vehicle miles traveled, improve access, expand connectivity, and make the community safer, especially in the event of wildfires.

I just introduced a package of bills to help expand access to more clean transportation options, including zero-emission buses and personal vehicles. And I’ve been pushing to make that technology available for recreational uses, too, including by putting EV chargers in marinas around the lake.

Perhaps our most persistent hurdle that has emerged in the last 30 years is finding the balance of sustainable tourism.

It’s critical that we invest in innovation that keep visitors safe, protect Tahoe’s natural ecosystems, and improve the quality of life for local communities.

That’s why I’m working with every federal agency I can to ensure our tourism economy has both the resources and specific support it needs to continue sustainably.

As we all know, that’s a difficult line to walk, and it requires input from stakeholders throughout the Tahoe Basin.

When I’m creating policy, that’s the first place I start. I bring regional voices and experts to Capitol Hill to make the case for Lake Tahoe and our efforts to protect it.

That’s how I went about putting my Douglas County Lands Bill together.

Among other things, this legislation would convey 67 parcels of federal land over to the Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park. Not only would this bolster conservation efforts, but it would also consolidate the park land under local and state management. It’s a bipartisan bill Mark Amodei and I are working to get passed, and we’re going to keep pushing for it.

Finally, I want to talk about my Santini-Burton Modernization Act, which will also help us in our sustainable tourism efforts.

Santini-Burton has its own history going back even before the existence of the Tahoe Summit.

In 1980, the original Santini-Burton Act was passed into law. That legislation used the revenue from land sales in Clark County to acquire land and to curb the threat of over-development in the Tahoe Basin. It led to the purchase of 16,000 acres. And now, 90% of the Tahoe region is held in the public trust.

These lands include popular outdoor recreation and conservation sites like the Upper Truckee River, multiple entryways to the iconic Tahoe Rim Trail, sections of Tahoe’s East Shore, and Blackwood Canyon.

Now, the priority is to ensure we can use the remaining Santini-Burton funds to address long-standing land management needs, like supporting outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, and public infrastructure.

That’s why I’m working with stakeholders throughout the region to pass the Santini-Burton Modernization Act and to ensure the funds that are available for Lake Tahoe stay in Lake Tahoe.

The bill has already had a hearing in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and I’m working on the next steps to get it passed out of committee and onto the Senate floor for consideration.

I want to emphasize that this bill is the product of a multi-year collaboration by Tahoe’s state and local governments, TRPA, the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, non-profits, and the private sector.

Those public-private partnerships are what this is all about. When we put our heads together, we produce results.

Over the last 30 years of the Tahoe Summit, no matter what challenges we’ve faced, our collaboration and combined efforts have allowed us to take Tahoe to new heights.

We still have work ahead of us, and we know that the next 30 years will bring their own hurdles, but it’s critical that we keep working together to address them.

Let’s keep it up.

Thank you!

###",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-cortez-masto-meets-with-nevada-health-care-providers-about-the-devastating-impacts-of-trumps-medicaid-cuts/,ICYMI: Cortez Masto Meets with Nevada Health Care Providers About the Devastating Impacts of Trump’s Medicaid Cuts,2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"In Case You Missed It, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sat down with heads of Federally Qualified Health Centers from across Nevada to discuss their future needs, especially in light of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill gutting Medicaid for Nevada’s working families.

Las Vegas Sun, Ava Chatlosh: Nevada community health clinics fear downsizing as Medicaid changes take effect

Leaders of Nevada community health centers told U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on Monday that new Medicaid rules in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act could push more patients off coverage and strain the nonprofit clinics that care for them.

Representatives of eight federally qualified health centers said the law’s added eligibility requirements could increase the number of uninsured Nevadans seeking primary care, potentially stretching already limited staff and resources.

FQHCs provide care to everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay. They function as a safety net for people who can’t afford care. Nevada’s eight health centers serve nearly 130,000 people across the state, according to the Nevada Primary Care Association.

The health centers are funded through federal grants, state Medicaid programs and patient insurance reimbursements. In cases where someone is uninsured and unable to pay, the FQHCs shoulder the cost.

Steve Flores, CEO of Hope Christian Health Center, said it operated for years at a rate of 27% uninsured. Since February, the number of uninsured at Hope Christian Health Center has grown to 34%.

The nonprofits’ executives expressed concerns that as more of the act’s provisions take effect in January 2027, the rate of uninsured patients will continue to rise. If the costs get too high, panelists said they could be forced to downsize to make up for the difference.

“All of what we usually call the special sauce, the stuff that makes us different from normal providers, we would have to cut all of that,” said Steve Messinger, policy director for Nevada Primary Care Association.

Flores said eligible patients have already stopped applying for Medicaid, because they believe they will not be eligible, even though all of the act’s provisions have not yet taken effect.

“Some Medicaid patients think they’ve already been canceled,” Flores said. “Some are not applying because they think they won’t get it.”

By 2034, the law is projected to cut federal Medicaid spending by approximately $1 trillion, largely by reducing enrollment. Community health centers expect to absorb much of the resulting demand from people who lose coverage.

“You’re going to take a trillion out of here, and we’re going to have to be back here asking you to help us pay for our uninsured,” Messinger said.

The new requirements will create more frequent Medicaid eligibility checks and add community engagement criteria. More frequent renewals make it harder for enrollees to stay on Medicaid and increase administrative costs, which raise the burden for FQHCs, the panelists said.

“They’ve made it much harder because they want people to just give up and not try to be part of the Medicaid system,” Cortez Masto said.

The new criteria require Medicaid expansion enrollees between 19 and 64 to complete 80 hours of work, school or community service per month to be eligible for Medicaid. An estimated 2.3 million people nationwide will lose Medicaid coverage as a result.

Panelists suggested several policy changes including removal of the six-month-renewal policy, an increase of the federal poverty level Medicaid threshold from 138% to 200% and an increase in funding for health centers to support those who will lose coverage.

“I’m guessing it’s going to be much easier to double the size of the health center program from $5 billion to $10 billion than it is to reinsure all those who have been losing coverage,” Messinger said.

[…]

“The type of care that they’re providing is necessary and needed in our community,” Cortez Masto said. “We want them to continue to thrive.”

###",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/19/rosen-hosts-30th-annual-tahoe-summit/,Rosen Hosts 30th Annual Tahoe Summit,2026-08-19,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Watch Senator Rosen’s Full Remarks HERE.

LAKE TAHOE, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) proudly hosted the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, where she was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA); U.S. Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and Kevin Kiley (I-CA-06); Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo; and Chairman Serrell Smokey of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. The Tahoe Summit, started in 1997 by former Senators Harry Reid and Dianne Feinstein, has played a crucial role in bringing leaders from both states and both parties together to work to conserve Lake Tahoe. In the last three decades since that initial gathering, efforts to protect Lake Tahoe have led to thousands of acres of hazardous fuel reduction, hundreds of miles of road improvements to keep sediment and pollutants out of the lake, and supported the region economically – with an average of 1,700 jobs supported in the Environmental Improvement Program alone. The keynote speaker for this year’s summit was world-renowned rock climber and Tahoe resident, Tommy Caldwell.

“For 30 years, the Tahoe Summit has been a testament to what we can accomplish when leaders across all levels of government come together with conservation experts around one shared purpose,” said Senator Rosen. “It is a true honor to continue the legacy of Senators Reid and Feinstein as I host this year’s summit. Our message today is clear: as drastic climate changes have brought new challenges to conservation efforts, we will continue working across parties and both states to make sure we don’t lose this jewel of the Sierra Nevada.”

“When Senators Dianne Feinstein and Harry Reid founded the Lake Tahoe Summit in 1997, I don’t think they could have imagined the progress we would make in this region – or the challenges we would face,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Between the rising costs of housing, the increasing danger of wildfires, improving our transportation infrastructure, and prioritizing sustainable tourism, we have our work cut out for us. But together, we will keep working to protect Lake Tahoe. No matter what new obstacles emerge, our collaboration and combined efforts will keep allowing us to take Lake Tahoe to new heights.”

“Lake Tahoe is one of our nation’s greatest treasures, yet the threats of climate change and pollution, exacerbated by the Administration’s attacks on environmental protections, continue to put the Tahoe Basin at risk,” said Senator Padilla. “That’s why I’m proud to join federal, state, local, and Tribal partners across California and Nevada for the 30th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Together, we must keep up the fight to protect the Tahoe Basin and surrounding communities, and help secure the resources needed to keep Tahoe blue.”

“As we celebrate 30 years of the Tahoe Summit, we must continue to do all we can to make sure this lake remains crystal clear, that the forests are preserved, that we take all the steps necessary to protect against fire and against invasive species, and that we obtain consistent and reliable funding for projects across the lake,” said Senator Schiff. “I look forward to continuing our mission to protect Lake Tahoe for generations to come.”

“Lake Tahoe is one of Nevada’s greatest treasures, and protecting it is a responsibility we all share,” said Rep. Mark Amodei. “The Tahoe Summit is an important opportunity to recognize the progress we’ve made while continuing the work to protect the lake and preserve this place for future generations. I’m proud to join my colleagues and partners from across the region in that effort.”

“Every year, we get together in Tahoe to celebrate what we’ve accomplished the previous year and talk about what else can be done to preserve the Tahoe Basin. It’s a great reminder on what we’re all fighting for in Washington, D.C.” said Rep. Kiley. “It’s been an honor to be California’s champion for Tahoe in the House of Representatives, and I look forward to working together with all the other advocates that were in attendance at the summit to get things done for Tahoe in the next year. Thank you to Senator Rosen and the Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for hosting such an amazing event this year.”

“Lake Tahoe is one of Nevada’s greatest treasures, and protecting it requires steady work and a long-term commitment. The progress made over the past 30 years is worth recognizing, but our responsibility doesn’t end there,” said Governor Lombardo. “I’m proud to join our partners in continuing the work to protect the lake, strengthen the surrounding communities, and preserve the Tahoe Basin for the generations that follow.”

Senator Rosen has been a champion for Lake Tahoe, ensuring that the region has the resources it needs to support its conservation efforts. Last Congress, Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto, and Padilla’s Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which secures critical funding for programs that support the Basin through 2034, was signed into law. Earlier this year, Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto, Schiff, and Padilla introduced the Santini-Burton Modernization Act, which would allow the Forest Service to once again use funds to manage public lands in the Tahoe Basin to target water clarity, wildfire risk, and recreation.

###",1,2026-08-20T05:28:41Z,2026-08-20T05:29:58Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/18/rosen-joins-colleagues-in-demanding-that-trump-rescind-dangerous-childhood-vaccine-executive-order/,Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding that Trump Rescind Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order,2026-08-18,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Congressional colleagues in demanding that Donald Trump rescind his dangerous executive order that directs federal health agencies to overhaul longstanding childhood vaccine recommendations and encourage states to reconsider school immunization requirements. The letter comes following multiple measles outbreaks across the country and a report that the share of U.S. kindergartners with exemptions from school vaccine requirements has reached an all-time high.

“At a moment when the United States is experiencing the highest surge in measles cases in thirty-five years and an increasing number of states forced to declare public health emergencies – your administration is placing more children in harm’s way rather than protecting them. This Executive Order overrides decades of scientific evidence and sows fear, chaos, and confusion. The result will not be safer or healthier children; it will be a continued decline in vaccination rates, recurring disease outbreaks, higher healthcare costs, and school disruptions that cause learning loss. Vaccines are rigorously tested and monitored for safety, and save millions of lives each year – especially the lives of children,” wrote the lawmakers.

“The health and safety of America’s children must not be sacrificed for political theater and ideology. American children and their families deserve robust evidence-based immunization recommendations that are rooted in science. The administration’s politicization of vaccines makes American families less safe, threatens to return the U.S. to an era before routine vaccination prevented millions of infections, and is already resulting in unnecessary suffering and preventable deaths, particularly among children,” continued the lawmakers.

“Every day this Executive Order remains in effect, more children go without the vaccines that would protect them, additional outbreaks become more likely, and lives are put at risk. We urge you to rescind this Executive Order immediately and restore evidence-based decision-making to federal public health policy,” concluded the lawmakers.

You can read the full letter HERE.

Senator Rosen has been outspoken about her support for children’s access to vaccines. Last year, she attempted to pass her resolution condemning Florida’s action against required vaccines for schoolchildren and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s anti-vaccine conspiracy theories – which was blocked by Senate Republicans. Senator Rosen also introduced an amendment to reverse RFK Jr.’s childhood vaccine rule, which removed the HPV, RSV, Rotavirus, COVID-19, Flu, Hepatitis A & B, and Meningitis vaccines from the childhood vaccination schedule.

###",1,2026-08-19T05:29:02Z,2026-08-19T05:30:24Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-cortez-masto-hirono-colleagues-raise-alarms-about-increased-naturalization-fees/,"Senators Cortez Masto, Hirono, Colleagues Raise Alarms About Increased Naturalization Fees",2026-08-17,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Las Vegas, Nev. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and 10 of their Democratic Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration on their recent proposed rule to increase naturalization fees and remove reduced fee options and fee waivers for those attempting to become citizens. In a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow, the senators raised alarms about how the proposed fee increases would limit citizenship for thousands of immigrants.

“USCIS’s actions have repeatedly increased the burden of and difficulty in obtaining U.S. citizenship,” wrote the senators. “Naturalization is a critical pathway to immigrant integration, civic engagement, and democratic participation, yet your agency’s actions represent a significant departure from these values.”

Under the Trump Administration’s proposed rule, immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship would face hundreds of dollars of fee increases. Immigrants seeking a hearing on naturalization proceedings would also face an up to 83 percent fee increase. Additionally, the proposed rule eliminates preexisting reduced-fee options and fee waivers, designed to help immigrants achieve citizenship no matter their financial status. In their letter, the senators highlighted how the proposed rule burdens the pathway to citizenship without providing clear guidance about how access will be preserved for immigrants who are unable to meet the increased financial threshold.

“While your agency asserts that the increased fees are necessary to recover the full cost of adjudicating naturalization applications and to support enhanced screening and vetting measures, it fails to address the increased fees’ deterrent effect on eligible applicants, particularly those from low-income communities,” the senators continued.

Despite the Trump Administration’s consistent claims that it supports legal immigration, the senators highlighted how the naturalization fee increase will have the opposite effect. In addition to the proposed fees, UCSIS has also increased the difficulty of the civics test required to become citizens and eliminated the Citizenship Integration and Grant Program designed to help immigrants navigate the process.

In their letter, the senators demanded prompt responses to explain the agency’s methodology when electing to increase naturalization fees, the anticipated impact of these fee increases on lawful permanent residents’ abilities to become naturalized citizens, and the changes in the naturalization process that necessitated the increased fees.

In addition to Senators Hirono and Cortez Masto, the letter was signed by Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.).

The full letter can be found here.

The first and only Latina Senator, Cortez Masto has consistently supported immigrant communities in Nevada. Last month, she introduced the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act, a set of commonsense proposals aimed at fixing America’s broken immigration system and setting up a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have spent decades living in and contributing to this country. Cortez Masto has worked to pass meaningful immigration reform that balances critical border security measures with a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Earlier this month, the Senator attended and spoke at a naturalization ceremony for new American citizens at the Sand Harbor Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

###",1,2026-08-18T05:27:41Z,2026-08-18T05:29:06Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/17/senate-bipartisan-task-force-for-combating-antisemitism-statement-on-2025-fbi-hate-crimes-report/,Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism Statement on 2025 FBI Hate Crimes Report,2026-08-17,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Report Shows More Than 62% Of Religiously-Motivated Hate Crimes In 2025 Targeted Jewish Americans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, released the following statement in response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) 2025 Hate Crimes Report. The FBI data shows that more than 62% of religiously-motivated hate crimes in 2025 targeted Jewish Americans – more than any other religious group – and 2025 was the third-highest year of anti-Jewish hate crimes on record.

“Year after year, we’ve seen alarming rates of antisemitic harassment and violence in this country. While the latest FBI Hate Crimes report shows a slight decrease in 2025 when compared to the previous year, anti-Jewish hate crimes continue to be higher than they were before the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel,” said Senators Rosen and Lankford. “This report shows the dark reality for Jewish Americans: antisemitic attacks make up more than 62 percent of religiously-motivated hate crimes in the United States, more than double all other kinds of religiously-motivated hate crimes combined. We’re faced with nothing less than a crisis, and we need collective action. Our bipartisan Jewish American Security Act will take important steps to protect Jewish Americans where they are targeted – on campus, in their communities, and online. We will continue working to pass this bill and take action at the federal level to protect Jewish Americans.”

As co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force on Combating Antisemitism, Senators Rosen and Lankford have been leading the fight against rising antisemitism. The task force has grown to include more than half of the Senate – with members in equal numbers from both parties – and successfully pushed for the development of the first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism. Earlier this year, Senators Rosen and Lankford introduced the Jewish American Security Act, landmark bipartisan legislation to protect Jewish Americans on college campuses, at Jewish communal institutions, and online.

###",1,2026-08-18T05:27:41Z,2026-08-18T05:29:06Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/14/rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-accurately-reflect-casualty-records-of-fallen-wounded-servicemembers-from-war-in-iran/,"Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Accurately Reflect Casualty Records of Fallen, Wounded Servicemembers from War in Iran",2026-08-14,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"This Bill Comes at a Time When New Reporting Shows Pentagon Reclassified Recent Servicemember Deaths and Injuries, Removing Them from Official War Casualty Count

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation that would restore full and accurate casualty records of fallen and wounded servicemembers in Donald Trump’s war in Iran. The Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act would also bar Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from manipulating casualty records in an attempt to hide the true human costs of the war. Senator Rosen recently joined Senate colleagues in demanding Hegseth release a full and accurate accounting of all servicemembers killed, wounded, or injured in support of Operation Epic Fury in July.

“The Trump Administration’s decision to reclassify and dishonor the deaths of our servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the war in Iran is disgraceful and beyond the pale,” said Senator Rosen. “This legislation would immediately restore the casualty records of our fallen and wounded servicemembers, and ensure no other Administration can ever do this again.”

Senator Rosen has demanded more transparency from the Trump Administration regarding the war in Iran. Senator Rosen recently joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from the Department of Defense over the tragic U.S. bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. Senator Rosen has voted for every War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. troops from Iran since the beginning of the war earlier this year. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing this June, Senator Rosen pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his absence from Iran negotiations.

###",1,2026-08-15T05:23:20Z,2026-08-15T05:24:50Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/13/ahead-of-the-high-holidays-rosen-meets-with-las-vegas-rabbis-to-discuss-synagogue-security-rising-antisemitism/,"Ahead of the High Holidays, Rosen Meets with Las Vegas Rabbis to Discuss Synagogue Security, Rising Antisemitism",2026-08-13,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays next month, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) met with rabbis from Southern Nevada to discuss the security issues impacting religious institutions. A report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that 2025 represents the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents, as well as the highest year for physical assaults against Jews since the ADL began tracking them in 1979. Many houses of worship, including synagogues, religious community centers, and other at-risk institutions, rely on FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to pay for critical security upgrades. Senator Rosen recently introduced the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (JASA), which would authorize $1 billion for the NSGP.

“Over the years, there has been an alarming and sharp increase in attacks on Jewish institutions and individuals — and the holiest time of year shouldn’t also be the scariest,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m grateful to the rabbis from across Southern Nevada who met with me to discuss how critical the Nonprofit Security Grant Program is for their congregations’ safety and security ahead of the High Holidays. I’ll keep pushing to increase funding for this critical program and for passage of my Jewish American Security Act.”

As co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, Senator Rosen has been a leader in combating antisemitism and protecting Jewish American communities. She, along with Senator Lankford (R-OK), recently introduced the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (JASA), a comprehensive bill to strengthen federal efforts to fight antisemitism – including in U.S. academic settings, at Jewish communal institutions, and online. Last year, Senator Rosen successfully pushed the Coast Guard to reverse course on a policy change that would have downgraded the classification of swastikas from hate symbols to “potentially divisive,” and reintroduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Lankford to strengthen Holocaust education at public schools and increase awareness of Holocaust educational resources available to local communities.

###",1,2026-08-14T06:13:05Z,2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/13/rosen-helps-introduce-legislation-to-better-connect-veterans-with-benefits/,Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Veterans with Benefits,2026-08-13,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing legislation to make it easier for states to contact veterans about the benefits for which they may be eligible. The Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide state veterans agencies with contact information for veterans residing in that state.

“States should be able to reach out directly to the veterans they serve so they can fully provide supplemental benefits and services parallel to those offered by the VA,” said Senator Rosen. “This bill will tackle administrative hurdles and streamline processes, making it easier for state and federal agencies to work together effectively and get our veterans the support they need.”

Senator Rosen has consistently fought for Nevada’s veterans, ensuring that they have access to the resources and benefits they have earned. Senator Rosen is leading the charge in Congress to secure benefits for veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range during the nuclear testing era and were exposed to toxins, but have been denied benefits despite their civilian counterparts receiving support. Earlier this year, she successfully pushed the Trump Administration to reverse a rule that could have decreased benefits for disabled veterans. Senator Rosen has also helped introduce bipartisan legislation to cut red tape and streamline the process for medical practitioners who work with both the Department of Defense and VA to help eliminate delays in patient care.

###",1,2026-08-14T06:13:05Z,2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-introduces-legislation-to-better-connect-veterans-with-benefits/,Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Better Connect Veterans with Benefits,2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to make it easier for states to contact veterans about the benefits they may be eligible for. The Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide state veterans agencies with contact information for veterans residing in that state. This bill is cosponsored by Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.).

“State agencies, like the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, stand ready to serve veterans and connect them to crucial state services. But these agencies can’t connect veterans with benefits in a timely manner without their contact information,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This commonsense fix would equip state governments with the tools they need to better reach and serve veterans.”

“Veterans deserve to know about all the benefits they have earned, as this measure would help ensure. State veterans’ agencies in Connecticut and across the country are invaluable partners in this effort— helping veterans get benefits, housing homeless veterans, and providing a final resting place at State Veterans Cemeteries. Our common sense bill will enable state agencies to better inform and connect veterans to these important benefits,” said Ranking Member Blumenthal.

“States should be able to reach out directly to the veterans they serve so they can fully provide supplemental benefits and services parallel to those offered by the VA,” said Senator Rosen. “This bill will tackle administrative hurdles and streamline processes, making it easier for state and federal agencies to work together effectively and get our veterans the support they need.”

Specifically, the Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act would:

Require VA to, at least quarterly, provide each compliant state veterans agency with contact information for veterans residing in that state, solely for statistical and outreach purposes;

Allow state agencies to directly inform veterans about benefits, claims assistance, health resources, employment programs, education opportunities, and other services; and

Require VA to issue implementing regulations within 180 days, with information sharing to begin one year after enactment.

To protect veterans’ privacy, this legislation would require data sharing only for the purposes of connecting veterans with benefits. No protected health information, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial information, disability ratings, appeals, or claims information could be shared, and veterans would have the option to opt out of the data sharing agreement. In order to receive veterans’ contact information, states would first have to prove their cybersecurity and data-protection practices meet federal standards.

“State veterans agencies need the tools to proactively reach veterans and connect them with the benefits, health care, employment assistance, and resources they have earned. This legislation will help states securely engage with veterans while protecting their privacy, allowing us to provide more effective outreach and ensure no veteran is left behind. I want to thank Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Jacky Rosen, and Richard Blumenthal for recognizing the vital role state veterans agencies play in supporting those who have served,” said Col. Mary Devine, Director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

Senator Cortez Masto is a consistent champion for Nevada’s service members and veterans. This year, she introduced two bipartisan bills to crack down on veterans taking advantage of veterans. She also recently introduced sweeping legislation to improve health care for veterans. She has worked to support veterans exposed to toxins while serving at the Nevada Test and Training Range. Cortez Masto successfully pushed the Biden administration to approve a new veterans cemetery in Elko, Nevada, and has been continually pushing the VA for transparency in the timeline of its construction. She has fought back against the Navy Federal Credit Union for overcharging service members.

###",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-cortez-masto-mccormick-hickenlooper-hoeven-and-curtis-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-for-rural-and-municipal-utilities/,"Senators Cortez Masto, McCormick, Hickenlooper, Hoeven, and Curtis Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities",2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a critical federal grant program to help rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Cortez Masto originally helped create this grant program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The bill reauthorizes the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity (RMUC) Grant and Technical Assistance Program at the Department of Energy, which provides rural electric cooperatives and publicly owned utilities with the resources, technical assistance, and support they need to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks. The bill serves as the Senate companion to bipartisan legislation which unanimously passed the House of Representatives earlier this year.

“I was proud to help establish this grant program in the bipartisan infrastructure law to help rural utilities protect themselves from cybersecurity threats,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This program has proven incredibly successful and there is bipartisan support to reauthorize it. As new cyber threats continue to emerge, I’ll keep working to ensure our rural communities have what they need to adapt.”

“The Nevada Rural Electric Association applauds Senator Cortez Masto for continuing to champion legislation that promotes affordable and reliable power to rural Nevadans,” said Lisa Levine, Executive Director of NREA. “The reauthorization of the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity (RMUC) Grant Program is a smart and proven investment that strengthens cyber defenses as threats intensify. We urge Congress to join Senator Cortez Masto to reauthorize this bipartisan program to protect America’s energy grid.”

Cyberattacks targeting our energy infrastructure have become more frequent and sophisticated in recent years. Rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities face unique resource constraints that make federal cybersecurity assistance especially valuable. The RMUC Grant Program helps utilities improve cybersecurity preparedness through grants, technical assistance, and workforce development. The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act would:

Reauthorize the RMUC Grant and Technical Assistance Programthrough 2031;

Continue providing grants and technical assistance to rural electric cooperatives and municipally-owned utilities to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities;

Help utilities prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats;

Support cybersecurity planning, workforce development, vulnerability assessments, and other activities to improve electric grid resilience;

Strengthen partnerships between the federal government and locally owned utilities to protect America’s critical energy infrastructure; and

Authorize $250 million over five years to support these efforts.

This bill is endorsed by the Nevada Rural Electric Association, American Public Power Association and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Senator Cortez Masto is a strong supporter of Nevada’s rural and agricultural communities. She recently introduced two bipartisan bills to protect rural water systems. She led the fight to protect family farms and ranches from an unfair tax hike. She has also introduced bipartisan legislation to put rural Western communities on an equal footing when it comes to applying for critical infrastructure grants, and additional bipartisan legislation to provide relief for taxpayers in states that have issued state-level disaster declarations.

###",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/12/in-las-vegas-rosen-celebrates-landmark-bipartisan-housing-law-with-nevada-housing-leaders/,"In Las Vegas, Rosen Celebrates Landmark Bipartisan Housing Law with Nevada Housing Leaders",2026-08-12,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"Senator Rosen Recently Helped Pass the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act into Law

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen visited Golden Rule Apartments, a new local apartment complex for seniors, with housing leaders from Southern Nevada to celebrate the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that she helped pass into law. This law is the biggest housing package passed in decades, containing over 40 provisions to increase housing supply and lower costs for hardworking families. The act also includes provisions that limit the corporate buy-up of single-family units.

“The lack of available housing Nevadans can afford, along with the rising costs of homeownership and rent, is squeezing hardworking Nevada families. Addressing this crisis and lowering costs is a top priority for me, which is why I worked with Democrats and Republicans to pass the largest housing package in decades into law,” said Senator Rosen. “Today’s visit to Golden Rule Apartments and discussion with Southern Nevada housing leaders highlighted just how important this bipartisan law is, and the fact that it cannot be the end of our work to lower housing costs. I’ll keep fighting to address the housing crisis from all angles so Nevadans can afford a place to call home.”

“I remain hopeful that the ROAD Act can be another tool to help move housing solutions forward, especially for working families who keep Southern NV going every day. We know there are still real barriers in front of us. Land availability, limited or decreased funding, rising construction costs, and the growing gap between wages and housing prices. But progress does not happen all at once. It happens when we keep showing up, building partnerships, and finding ways to do more with what we have,” said Michelle Merced, CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada. “For the NHSSN team, this is an opportunity to remain “having a seat” at the table, continue to advocate for our community, and be part of the solutions that give more families a safe, stable place to call HOME.”

“We are grateful to Nevada’s federal delegation for their leadership and action in advancing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and recognizing that addressing our housing crisis requires meaningful federal action. This bipartisan legislation gives Nevada and communities across the country additional tools to increase housing supply, reduce barriers to development, preserve existing affordable housing, and improve access to rental assistance programs,” said Maurice Page, Executive Director of the Nevada Housing Coalition. “For Nevada, this cannot be the finish line. We must build on this federal action with state and local policies that increase housing production while addressing the needs of extremely low-income households, seniors, working families, and people experiencing homelessness. Our next step is making sure Nevada puts these tools to work in ways that reflect the needs of our communities and create lasting housing opportunities across the state.”

“Southern Nevada continues to face significant housing supply challenges, and we appreciate Senator Rosen’s leadership in advancing solutions that will help increase the supply of homes and expand housing opportunities for Nevadans,” said Tina Frias, CEO of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association. “At SNHBA, we know that addressing housing affordability starts with increasing supply and ensuring builders can deliver a diverse range of housing options to meet the needs of our community. We must continue working to remove barriers to new housing development, so more Nevada families have a place to call home.”

Senator Rosen has been fighting to make housing more affordable in Nevada. She introduced legislation to exclude homebuilding materials from Trump’s tariffs and called on the administration to crack down on corporate price gouging in the housing market. Senator Rosen has also introduced a bipartisan bill to support small businesses in the housing industry and bipartisan legislation to help grow the construction workforce, making it easier to build more houses and bring down costs. Senator Rosen has helped secure millions in federal funding for housing projects all across Nevada. In August, she successfully pushed the Trump Administration to release more than $3.3 million in federal funding it was withholding for affordable housing across Nevada.

###",1,2026-08-13T06:17:16Z,2026-08-13T06:18:13Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/11/rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-prevent-financial-conflicts-of-interest-for-officials-representing-the-u-s-abroad/,Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Prevent Financial Conflicts of Interest for Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad,2026-08-11,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues to introduce a bill that would prevent any financial conflicts of interest for all officials representing the U.S. abroad. The Transparency in the Administration’s Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act would ensure that every individual representing the United States government in negotiations with foreign governments and international multilateral organizations certifies that neither they nor their spouse or immediate family hold financial interests in the countries with which they engage. It would also require them to divest existing interests or place them into a qualified blind trust and to refrain from acquiring new financial interests in those countries until one year after leaving the position. This would include Special Envoys and other officials serving in similar roles as paid employees or in unpaid capacities.

“The baseline expectation for anyone representing the U.S. abroad in any official capacity is that they have our nation’s best interests at heart and are not looking to line their own pockets,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m glad to help introduce this bill to ensure that no one in a position to negotiate with foreign governments or international organizations on behalf of the American people has any conflicts of interest.”

As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Rosen has pushed to ensure that the U.S. maintains a strong global presence. This year, she introduced legislation that would help retain experienced Foreign Service members. Senator Rosen has also pushed for stronger partnerships abroad, criticizing the Trump Administration’s cuts to the diplomatic workforce and foreign assistance.

###",1,2026-08-12T06:18:38Z,2026-08-12T06:20:33Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-demands-state-department-report-on-human-rights-abuses-in-venezuela/,Cortez Masto Demands State Department Report on Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela,2026-08-10,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding the U.S. Department of State share an assessment detailing Venezuela’s human rights violations under Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The letter also calls for the State Department to commit to preventing additional human rights abuses in Venezuela.

“The Trump administration’s increased support of the same officials who contributed to the Venezuelan government’s lengthy and well-documented record of human rights abuses and violations is alarming, and we urge the State Department to re-commit to its long-standing practice of calling attention to human rights violations committed by the Venezuelan regime and exerting pressure on regime officials to end these abuses,” wrote the Senators.

The Senators are seeking a record of the United States’ actions to address human rights abuses in Venezuela to ensure no American foreign aid funding, including security or economic assistance, contributes to the human rights violations committed by the country’s regime.

“Unfortunately, the United States has stood by Rodríguez after her regime ignored its constitutional requirement to hold a presidential election within thirty days of the expiration of her 90-day temporary role as acting president in early April. Administration officials have also reportedly assisted the regime’s efforts to obstruct opposition leader María Corina Machado’s return to Venezuela, despite previously recognizing her party’s 2024 electoral victory. The United States’ continued support for Rodríguez despite her extra-constitutional hold on power is an implicit endorsement of her regime’s violation of Venezuelans’ political rights,” the Senators continued.

“Congress will continue to conduct rigorous oversight of the Administration’s efforts to support the Rodriguez regime. Should the State Department refuse to address the Venezuelan government’s human rights violations by the time the immediate earthquake recovery efforts conclude, we will consider using all available tools to require such a report, including Section 502B of the Foreign Assistance Act,” the Senators concluded.

Read the full letter here. Additional signatories include Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.).

Senator Cortez Masto remains committed to making sure that American foreign policy protects our national security while upholding human rights around the world. The Senator introduced legislation which would require the Trump Administration to produce a report detailing Honduras’s human rights violations under former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who President Trump gave a “full and complete pardon” in December of 2025. Following reports that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence to target American military forces, Cortez Masto passed her bipartisan HONOR Act in the Senate to prevent businesses from claiming a foreign tax credit or deduction against taxes paid to fund the Russian government’s war machine. She joined a letter requesting the Department of Defense provide answers to the American people on the airstrikes on a school in Minab, Iran and civilian casualties in the Trump Administration’s war on Iran, as well as accountability for those responsible.

###",1,2026-08-11T05:54:29Z,2026-08-11T05:56:25Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/10/as-nevada-school-year-begins-rosen-working-to-lower-back-to-school-costs-keep-students-safe/,"As Nevada School Year Begins, Rosen Working to Lower Back-to-School Costs, Keep Students Safe",2026-08-10,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"LAS VEGAS, NV – As a new school year begins across Nevada, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is working to lower back-to-school costs for hardworking families and make sure kids are safe when going to school. Last week, she helped introduce the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act to repeal Donald Trump’s tariffs on school supplies and provide some financial relief for families, teachers, schools, and local governments. According to a new study, the upcoming school year will cost families close to $4,000 per child, which is up more than $400 from last year.

Senator Rosen is also bringing federal funding to Nevada to keep students safe. This year, she helped secure over $3.6 million in federal funding to support local road safety initiatives. These projects include the development of Vision Zero Safety Action Plans in the City of Henderson and Nye County, which will make the roads safer for students waiting for the bus and parents driving their kids to school.

“The beginning of the new school year is such an exciting time for students, parents, and teachers across Nevada, but it can also bring stress to families trying to make ends meet,” said Senator Rosen. “Parents just want their kids to be safe and have everything they need, and I’m working in the Senate to deliver the support to make that possible. From lowering the costs of back-to-school supplies to investing in road safety, I’ll continue working in the Senate to make sure students in Nevada are thriving.”

According to a new study, back-to-school costs nationally have increased as a result of Trump’s reckless policies:

Buying Classroom Supplies

The upcoming school year will cost families close to $4,000 a child – up more than $400 from last year.

Nearly half of parents nationwide said they were cutting back on household expenses to afford back-to-school shopping, or even taking on debt to afford school supplies.

The prices of paper products like notebooks, index cards, and tissues are up 20% or more from last year.

The company behind Sharpie, Paper Mate, Expo markers, and Elmer’s glue repeatedly raised prices for consumers in the past year as it faced $174 million in tariff costs.

Packing Lunch Boxes

Grocery prices are up across the board, and a typical shopping cart of school lunch staples costs 10.9% more than last year.

Some of the biggest price increases are seen in the costs of fresh blueberries (up 47.7%), loaves of sandwich bread (up 21.8%), apple juice (up 20%), and animal crackers (15.7%).

Even the lunch box itself has gotten more expensive – the average price is up 26.8%.

###",1,2026-08-11T05:54:29Z,2026-08-11T05:56:25Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-opposes-todd-blanche-for-attorney-general/,Cortez Masto Opposes Todd Blanche for Attorney General,2026-08-08,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting against confirming Todd Blanche to head the Department of Justice:

“As a former federal prosecutor, I can say with certainty that Todd Blanche is unfit to lead the Department of Justice. From the beginning, he has made it clear that he is more interested in being the President’s personal lawyer than the nation’s top law enforcement official. In fact, Blanche was directly responsible for the deal that shielded the President and his family from future IRS audits and created the ‘anti-weaponization fund,’ which would give payouts to insurrectionists. Todd Blanche has no business running our justice system, and I oppose his confirmation.”

###",1,2026-08-09T05:47:57Z,2026-08-09T05:49:40Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-britt-introduce-legislation-to-bolster-u-s-space-force-readiness/,"Cortez Masto, Britt Introduce Legislation to Bolster U.S. Space Force Readiness",2026-08-07,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"This legislation would expand the Space Force’s capacity to be ready for any threat from China or other foreign adversaries

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced bipartisan legislation that would strengthen U.S. Space Force readiness. The Space Superiority Readiness Act would expand wargaming, modeling, simulation, and training for Space Force Guardians to establish space superiority.

“Space is a cutting-edge frontier we must take seriously. Communist China is expanding its military activities in space, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Senator Britt and I recently saw the incredible work the U.S. Space Force is doing at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, and I know that by providing Guardians with the tools, training, and resources they need, they will continue to be ready to confront any threat.”

“It is well documented that China is determined to dominate the space domain and is working tirelessly to advance its space programs by investing in key sectors of the commercial space economy. The Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026 underscores how critical space is as a warfighting domain. The United States must be able to maintain space control in a potential conflict with the People’s Republic of China and have the resources and capability required to respond and react to future threats. I’m proud that Alabama has established itself as pivotal to our national space priorities, and I will continue fighting to ensure that our state and nation remain at the forefront of this mission,” said Senator Britt.

Space is now central to deterring foreign adversaries. U.S. forces depend on space-based systems for missile warning, positioning and navigation, communications, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting. A capable adversary’s ability to disrupt those services could undermine U.S. operations from the outset of a conflict. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission warns that China is rapidly expanding its space and counterspace capabilities and the U.S. needs to stay ahead.

The Space Superiority Readiness Act would require training programs for space operators focused on the tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for the U.S. to remain ahead in space. It would also improve visibility into China’s space sector by requiring, within 180 days of enactment, an unclassified report to Congress on Chinese commercial space capabilities and their potential military applications. This legislation helps bring greater focus to the importance of space readiness and ensures Congress continues to prioritize the capabilities needed to deter and respond to future threats.

The full text of the legislation can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in Congress to stand up to Communist China and protect American interests in the Pacific. This spring, she introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan ties and reaffirm America’s enduring commitment to Taiwan’s security and democratic values. Last year, her FIGHT China Act, prohibiting U.S. investment in certain technologies in China, was signed into law. Senator Cortez Masto introduced the bipartisan PASS Act to protect U.S. military installations and sensitive sites. She has also introduced the Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen America’s strategic partnerships with Pacific Island nations and combat the increasing Chinese aggression in the region.

###",1,2026-08-08T05:41:38Z,2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-grassley-wyden-crapo-introduce-legislation-to-crack-down-on-health-care-fraud/,"Cortez Masto, Grassley, Wyden, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Health Care Fraud",2026-08-07,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act Would Save Taxpayers an Estimated $45 Billion Dollars

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced the bipartisan Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act, which would invest in and improve the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program. HCFAC was created to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

“Medicaid and Medicare are lifelines for families. To ensure they are working as intended, we have to crack down on bad actors taking advantage of Americans,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Funding our national fraud and abuse investigation unit will save taxpayers billions and restore Americans’ trust that the government can target and go after real fraud and abuse.”

“My oversight has revealed fraud, waste and abuse across our health care system, including Medicare, Medicaid and the Obamacare marketplace. By bolstering efforts to go after these bad actors, our bipartisan legislation will crack down on people stealing the taxpayers’ money and driving up health care costs for families,” said Senator Grassley.

“The best way to fight health care fraud is to fund the cops on the beat who can identify and prosecute fraudsters quickly and efficiently. This common sense approach empowers independent watchdogs in the federal government to use their know-how to recoup taxpayer dollars from these bad actors, and widens the net to ensure every federal health care program has adequate protection from those seeking to bilk taxpayer dollars. I’m pleased that this approach is receiving bipartisan support and I will be working to fund these fighters quickly on a bipartisan basis,” said Senator Wyden.

“Health care programs account for the federal government’s largest source of improper payments, including through waste, fraud and abuse. This commonsense legislation equips the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Justice with the resources they need to uncover and prevent fraud, preserving federal health care programs for those who depend on them while protecting taxpayer dollars,” said Senator Crapo.

Federal health care spending is expected to exceed $24 trillion over the next decade. As health care fraud schemes continue to grow in scale and complexity, the HCFAC program needs long-term, stable funding to keep pace with evolving threats and strengthen efforts to prevent, detect, and prosecute fraud. This legislation would save taxpayers at least $45 billion, per estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). For the first time, the bill allows HCFAC partners to use mandatory funding to combat fraud in the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace and related private insurance programs. It also gives the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) new tools to strengthen oversight and protect the integrity of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), requires timely reporting to track the HCFAC program’s effectiveness, and asks the Government Accountability Office to report on HCFAC’s performance.

In FY 2025, the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s (HHS-OIG) HCFAC activities recovered $12 for every $1 spent on Medicare program integrity efforts, resulting in $5.7 billion in expected recoveries and receivables. HHS-OIG also excluded more than 2,500 individuals and entities from doing business with federal health care programs for fraud, patient abuse, and other misconduct, including egregious neglect of nursing home residents, improper billing practices, and facilitating fraudulent providers and suppliers. Across all HCFAC partners, including HHS, CMS, HHS-OIG, DOJ, and the FBI, the program has had a positive return on investment since its inception, demonstrating the value of coordinated, multi-agency enforcement to fight fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.

Read the bill here.

Senator Cortez Masto has worked to strengthen the Medicare and Medicaid programs and go after legitimate fraud and abuse. She passed legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and cap the cost of insulin at $35-a-month for Medicare recipients through the Inflation Reduction Act. She has also pushed pharmacy benefit managers to help continue to lower prescription drug costs. As Nevada Attorney General, Cortez Masto worked with the Nevada Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to go after bad actors within the system.

###",1,2026-08-08T05:41:38Z,2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-introduces-legislation-to-support-construction-worker-mental-health/,Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health,2026-08-07,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced legislation to prevent suicide among construction workers. The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would authorize a national study through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data on the unique suicide risk factors facing construction workers that can be used to inform future suicide prevention programming. This legislation is cosponsored by Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.).

The construction industry has the second-highest risk of suicide across all industries. In 2023, almost a fifth of deaths by suicide with a reported industry code were tied to construction, despite construction workers making up only seven percent of the American workforce.

“From our homes to our offices, our roads to our favorite coffee shops, construction workers are responsible for building America,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “But work in this industry presents distinct mental health risks, and we owe it to construction workers to find solutions. This legislation will give us the tools we need to combat the tragically high rate of suicide among construction workers and work to end the stigma around mental health on the jobsite.”

“There is an unacceptably high rate of suicide among construction workers,” said Senator Warner. “This legislation will give us the resources to understand how we can combat it and better inform suicide prevention programs.”

“The high rate of suicide among construction workers should be alarming to us all,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m proud to help introduce legislation alongside a group of my colleagues who understand the importance of figuring out what’s fueling this crisis and the urgent need to make sure we’re getting mental health resources where they’re needed.”

“In New Mexico and across the country, our construction workers are the backbone of our country,” said Senator Luján. “The high rate of suicide in the construction industry is deeply concerning, and we must do more to address this crisis. This legislation will do just that and help us better strengthen suicide prevention programs.”

“Construction workers build America—our homes, our roads, and our communities. With an alarming suicide rate in this industry, they should have the resources to take care of their mental health,” said Senator Kelly. “This bill will help us understand what’s driving those numbers to prevent more deaths.”

“The people who build Colorado from the ground up are also among those most at risk of suicide,” said Senator Hickenlooper. “We need to understand why and make sure construction workers have access to the support they need.”

The CDC study authorized by the Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would investigate risk factors for deaths by suicide among construction workers, including employment and financial stability, history of substance and alcohol use, and access to essential resources like health care coverage, employment benefits, and employee assistance programs. The bill would also require the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a report to Congress on policy recommendations for future suicide prevention programming targeted to construction workers.

The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act is endorsed by the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions (SNBTU), the Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada (BCTNN), the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA), and the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT).

The full text of this legislation can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has been a consistent champion of mental health during her time in the Senate. She has introduced legislation to address mental health in AANHPI communities, improve access to behavioral health, and bolster peer support for mental health. The Senator helped secure funding for Nevada State University’s first mental health clinic. She also led her colleagues in a letter demanding answers from the Department of Education on mental health funding cuts.

###",1,2026-08-08T05:41:38Z,2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/07/rosen-helps-introduce-bill-to-end-tariffs-on-back-to-school-supplies/,Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to End Tariffs on Back-to-School Supplies,2026-08-07,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of the start of a new school year, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bill to end tariffs on back-to-school supplies. The Back-To-School Supplies Affordability Act would exempt school supplies and educational materials from Donald Trump’s tariffs, helping reduce costs for families, teachers, schools, and local governments.

“As school districts across Nevada begin the new school year, parents are being squeezed by the high cost of school supplies thanks to Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to help introduce this bill to repeal tariffs on school supplies and provide some financial relief for hardworking families as they prepare our children for another school year. I promise that I will continue fighting in the Senate to lower the cost of living for families all across Nevada.”

Senator Rosen has fought to lower costs and protect critical industries from Trump’s tariffs. Earlier this year, she introduced legislation to exclude homebuilding materials from tariffs, helping to lower housing costs. Senator Rosen also introduced the No Tariffs on Groceries Act, which would block tariffs on food and agricultural products. In February, she helped introduce a bill requiring Trump to issue full refunds for importers that paid fees because of his illegal tariffs.

###",1,2026-08-08T05:41:38Z,2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/06/ahead-of-national-purple-heart-day-rosen-secures-purple-heart-for-iraq-veteran-from-las-vegas/,"Ahead of National Purple Heart Day, Rosen Secures Purple Heart for Iraq Veteran from Las Vegas",2026-08-06,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"A Few Weeks Ago, Senator Rosen Secured A Purple Heart For A Vietnam War Veteran In Northern Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NV – Ahead of National Purple Heart Day, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) awarded retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) Thomas Koehler with the Purple Heart medal during a ceremony in her Las Vegas Office. Senator Rosen secured the medal for Koehler for combat-related line-of-duty injuries sustained in Iraq in 2005. In 2016, he was medically retired from the Army and continued his dedication to the local military and veteran community as a Veteran Service Officer for the Nevada Department of Veteran Services.

“Sergeant First Class Thomas Koehler bravely served our nation in Iraq and Afghanistan, sustaining combat injuries in service to our nation. And his service has continued even after he retired – doing truly admirable work by supporting our veterans here in Southern Nevada,” said Senator Rosen. “Sergeant First Class Koehler reached out to my office to help him secure the Purple Heart he earned through his service, and I’m so proud that my team and I were able to do so in less than two months. Assisting Nevada veterans is one of the most important parts of my job as a United States Senator. If any veteran in our state needs assistance obtaining medals or decorations they believe they are eligible for, dealing with issues with the VA or another federal agency, or obtaining their service records, please reach out to my office at rosen.senate.gov.”

Senator Rosen has been a champion for veterans in Nevada and across the country. In addition to securing Koehler’s Purple Heart, she recently ensured the awarding of a Purple Heart for a Vietnam War Veteran in Northern Nevada. Senator Rosen is also leading the charge in Congress to secure benefits for veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range during the nuclear testing era and were exposed to toxins, but have been denied benefits despite their civilian counterparts receiving support. Earlier this year, she successfully pushed the Trump Administration to reverse a rule that could have decreased benefits for disabled veterans. Senator Rosen has also introduced bipartisan legislation to cut red tape and streamline the process for medical practitioners who work with both the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help eliminate delays in patient care.

###",1,2026-08-07T06:11:19Z,2026-08-07T06:12:42Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-schiff-blumenthal-fight-presidential-abuse-of-pardon-powers/,"Cortez Masto, Schiff, Blumenthal Fight Presidential Abuse of Pardon Powers",2026-08-05,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act to ensure transparency and accountability in the pardon process in cases involving investigations of the President, his relatives, and his political appointees. This legislation also makes clear that abuse of the pardon power can constitute a bribe, and that presidents cannot pardon themselves.

Throughout his second term, President Trump has consistently abused the pardon power to benefit his allies, including in cases where he himself is directly implicated. Upon assuming office in 2025, President Donald Trump issued a blanket pardon for all individuals charged or convicted in connection to the January 6th insurrection. In March of 2025, President Trump pardoned Trevor Milton, a tech executive convicted of defrauding investors, after Milton poured nearly $2 million into pro-Trump political committees during the 2024 presidential campaign.

“Time and time again, Donald Trump has proven he is only interested in using his power to benefit himself,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “His abuse of the presidential pardon power to inflame lies about the 2020 election, obstruct investigations into his own misconduct, and enrich himself is unacceptable. I will continue to fight to bring the pardon process out of the dark and ensure no President can hide these corrupt abuses of power.”

“President Trump’s misuse of the clemency power, including explicit threats to pardon himself of all accountability, is corrupt and dangerous. This legislation, which is included in my Protecting Our Democracy Act package, is designed to deter these type of abuses, and creates a powerful check that is much needed under this administration,” said Senator Schiff.

“President Trump’s pay-to-play pardon scheme rewards political allies and sells out justice to the highest bidder. When convicted criminals can escape punishment for the right price or by hiring the right people, it corrupts the justice system for everyone. And President Trump’s pardons have cost taxpayers and crime victims billions in forfeited restitution and put child predators back into our communities. Basic transparency and accountability are imperative,” said Senator Blumenthal.

In the event a President pardons someone in connection with an investigation in which the President, a family member, or one of his political appointees is a target or subject, the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide all records of said investigation to Congress and the DOJ Inspector General. The bill would also require the recipient of a pardon to file a financial disclosure report if they give a gift or donation to the President before or after they are pardoned. These mandatory disclosure requirements would create a powerful disincentive for any president who wishes to use the pardon power to obstruct an ongoing investigation.

Read the full bill here. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is a cosponsor of the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has consistently pushed back against Trump’s abuses of power throughout his second term. Cortez Masto recently joined Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Congressman Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25) in introducing the No Payoffs for Pardons Act to strengthen transparency and accountability in the presidential clemency process. This legislation would require individuals who receive pardons to disclose any significant financial gifts made in connection with their clemency, both at the time it is granted and for four years afterward. It also confirms federal bribery laws apply to the President and Vice President.

Earlier this year, Cortez Masto demanded the United States Postal Service abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail. Senators Cortez Masto and Kaine (D-Va.) forced a vote on requiring the Trump Administration to detail Honduras’s human rights violations under former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who President Trump gave a “full and complete pardon” in December of 2025. The Senator has consistently fought for guardrails on ICE and Border Patrol’s abuses of power.

###",1,2026-08-06T07:37:31Z,2026-08-06T07:38:34Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-introduces-bill-package-to-lower-costs-for-families-take-advantage-of-emerging-technology/,"Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology",2026-08-04,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced three bills to make electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country.

Under the Trump Administration, Nevada families have spent $2,216 more on goods and services, and gas prices have jumped. Since the start of Trump’s war in Iran, Nevadans have spent $514,215,668 more on gasoline, or $460 more per household. Senator Cortez Masto’s bill package supports the adoption of more cost-effective clean transportation technologies, which have expanded dramatically in recent years and are creating good-paying, union jobs. Putting more zero-emissions vehicles on the road will reduce American reliance on oil and gas from the Middle East and lower costs across the board.

“During the Trump Administration, Nevadans have been struggling with skyrocketing costs. Whether you’re driving to work, shopping for groceries, or traveling to visit family in another town, everyday life has become more expensive,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “By helping more American families and businesses access clean transportation technology, we can bring costs down for everyone, reduce our dependency on foreign oil, and create jobs – all while becoming more economically competitive with China.”

Senator Cortez Masto’s bill package includes three pieces of legislation:

Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act – This legislation restores and extends tax credits and grant programs passed in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for consumers who purchase new or used EVs and supports the construction of EV-friendly infrastructure, especially along travel and tourism corridors. It also contains a fuel conservation program to encourage federal government fleets to reduce their fuel use when consumers are paying increased prices. The Cleaner Transportation Access for All Act is cosponsored by Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). The text of this legislation can be found here, and a one-pager can be found here.

Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act – This legislation strengthens the clean energy and transportation supply chain by supporting battery manufacturing and recycling, strengthening the domestic critical mineral supply chain, and investing in research and development to lower the cost of low-emission vehicles. The Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act is cosponsored by Senators Padilla, Rosen, Van Hollen, and Bennet. The text of this legislation can be found here, and a one-pager can be found here.

Deploying Revolutionary and Innovative Vehicle Energy-supply (DRIVE) Across America Act – This legislation would establish the Cleaner Transportation at Recreational Areas to Improve our Landmarks and Sites (TRAILS) Initiative. This comprehensive initiative would facilitate the adoption of zero-emission technologies in tourism corridors, by adding fueling infrastructure at National Parks and U.S. Forest Service sites and near airports and other tourist destinations. The Cleaner TRAILS Initiative will make it easier and cheaper for tourists to travel in their EVs and reduce emissions in the country’s most pristine sites.The bill is cosponsored by Senators Padilla, Rosen, Van Hollen, Bennet, and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). The text of this legislation can be found here, and a one-pager can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in Congress through her Innovation State Initiative to increase adoption of clean transportation and energy across Nevada. She has developed numerous legislative packages to help advance a national strategy on zero-emission vehicles and has passed multiple bills to support clean transportation into law. Cortez Masto has also secured funding for EV charging ports and low-emission public transportation throughout Nevada. She is leading on bipartisan legislation to strengthen the domestic supply chain for rare-earth magnets, which are critical components of cell phones, computers, defense systems, and electric vehicles, increase critical mineral production in the American West, and strengthen America’s electric energy supply chain.

###",1,2026-08-05T07:37:37Z,2026-08-05T07:38:44Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/04/rosen-cortez-masto-introduce-bill-to-overturn-law-establishing-yucca-mountain-as-nuclear-waste-repository-consider-new-uses-for-site/,"Rosen, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Overturn Law Establishing Yucca Mountain As Nuclear Waste Repository, Consider New Uses for Site",2026-08-04,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced a bill to ensure Yucca Mountain will never be used as a repository for nuclear waste and require the U.S. government to consider other uses for Yucca Mountain that would create jobs and stimulate Nevada’s economy. The Jobs, Not Waste Act would repeal the law that established Yucca Mountain as a repository for nuclear waste, require the Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw and terminate the licensing proceeding for Yucca Mountain at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, require DOE to reclaim and mitigate any adverse environmental impacts to the site, and require the Office of Management and Budget to conduct and submit a study to determine the viability and benefits of other uses for the site. This bill comes following the Trump Administration’s proposal to scrap Yucca Mountain as the nation’s sole nuclear waste repository and instead allow states to willingly host such facilities.

“Nevadans have always been clear that we will not allow nuclear waste to be stored at Yucca Mountain – and that any proposal to establish a nuclear waste repository needs to be centered on the consent of the surrounding community,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m encouraged by the recent proposal from the Trump Administration that acknowledges Yucca Mountain is not an option for nuclear waste storage, which is why I hope they will support this legislation to ensure Yucca remains dead. We have an opportunity to consider the benefits of other uses for the Yucca Mountain site to create jobs for Nevadans and grow our economy.”

“Nevadans have been clear from the beginning that our state cannot and will not house the nation’s nuclear waste,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “While I welcome the Trump administration’s recent move to leave the unworkable Yucca Mountain proposal behind, we cannot take anything for granted. It’s time to pass our Jobs, Not Waste Act to explore other uses for the Yucca site and allow states who want to store nuclear waste to do so.”

Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto have been leading the fight against storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain. During the first Trump Administration, they were part of successful efforts to stop the Administration’s attempts to restart the Yucca Mountain licensing process by preventing funds for the failed site from being included in every final appropriations bill. At the beginning of this Congress, Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto introduced a bill to guarantee state, tribal, and local officials are given a meaningful voice in the decision-making process when a nuclear waste repository is proposed in their community.

###",1,2026-08-05T07:37:37Z,2026-08-05T07:38:44Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-rosen-introduce-bill-to-overturn-law-establishing-yucca-mountain-as-nuclear-waste-repository-consider-new-uses-for-site/,"Cortez Masto, Rosen Introduce Bill to Overturn Law Establishing Yucca Mountain as Nuclear Waste Repository, Consider New Uses for Site",2026-08-04,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today,U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) re-introduced legislation to ensure Yucca Mountain will never be used as a repository for nuclear waste and require the U.S. government to consider other uses for Yucca Mountain that would create jobs and stimulate Nevada’s economy. The Jobs, Not Waste Act follows the Trump Administration’s proposal to scrap Yucca Mountain as the nation’s sole nuclear waste repository and instead allow states to willingly host such facilities.

“Nevadans have been clear from the beginning that our state cannot and will not house the nation’s nuclear waste,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “While I welcome the Trump administration’s recent move to leave the unworkable Yucca Mountain proposal behind, we cannot take anything for granted. It’s time to pass our Jobs, Not Waste Act to explore other uses for the Yucca site and allow states who want to store nuclear waste to do so.”

“Nevadans have always been clear that we will not allow nuclear waste to be stored at Yucca Mountain – and that any proposal to establish a nuclear waste repository needs to be centered on the consent of the surrounding community,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m encouraged by the recent proposal from the Trump Administration that acknowledges Yucca Mountain is not an option for nuclear waste storage, which is why I hope they will support this legislation to ensure Yucca remains dead. We have an opportunity to consider the benefits of other uses for the Yucca Mountain site to create jobs for Nevadans and grow our economy.”

The Jobs, Not Waste Act would repeal the law that established Yucca Mountain as a repository for nuclear waste, require the Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw and terminate the licensing proceeding for Yucca Mountain at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, require DOE to reclaim and mitigate any adverse environmental impacts to the site, and require the Office of Management and Budget to conduct and submit a study to determine the viability and benefits of other uses for the site.

Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have been leading the fight against storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain. During the first Trump Administration, they were part of successful efforts to stop the Administration’s attempts to restart the Yucca Mountain licensing process by preventing funds for the failed site from being included in every final appropriations bill. At the beginning of this Congress, the Senators introduced a bill to guarantee state, tribal, and local officials are given a meaningful voice in the decision-making process when a nuclear waste repository is proposed in their community.

###",1,2026-08-06T07:37:31Z,2026-08-06T07:38:34Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-rosen-merkley-cftc-must-rein-in-wildfire-bets-on-prediction-markets/,"Cortez Masto, Rosen, Merkley: CFTC Must Rein in Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets",2026-08-03,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) raising the alarm about offshore prediction markets allowing people to bet on wildfires.

As wildfires burn in Nevada and across the nation, the Senators are demanding answers from the CFTC following public reporting that highlights the public safety and insider trading concerns of allowing prediction market platforms to offer bets on natural disasters such as wildfires. Senators Cortez Masto, Rosen, and Merkley were joined by Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).

“Offering bets on destructive wildfires threatens to minimize communities’ suffering all so the rich and powerful can profit,” the Senators wrote. “There’s also the heightened risk – according to state and local fire officials – that individuals could be tempted to commit arson in order to make sure their bets are successful. By offering contracts on fires, prediction market sites run the risk of encouraging people to influence fires that have already started, creating additional concerns around public safety and insider trading.”

The Senators pressed the CFTC to swiftly ensure regulated exchanges are not listing event contracts that allow users to profit from wildfires threatening communities nationwide.

The full text of the letter can be found here.

Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have repeatedly called for more stringent oversight of prediction markets. They have previously called on the CFTC to prohibit prediction markets incentivizing physical injury, death, or war and to do more to combat insider trading in prediction markets. Cortez Masto and Rosen have also urged CFTC Chair Michael Selig to abstain from intervening in pending litigation involving prediction markets.

###",1,2026-08-04T07:35:49Z,2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/03/rosen-cortez-masto-merkley-raise-concern-about-wildfire-bets-on-prediction-markets/,"Rosen, Cortez Masto, Merkley Raise Concern About Wildfire Bets on Prediction Markets",2026-08-03,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined a letter led by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) raising the alarm about offshore prediction markets allowing people to bet on wildfires. As wildfires burn in Nevada and across the nation, the Senators are demanding answers from the CFTC following public reporting that highlights the public safety and insider trading concerns over allowing prediction market platforms to offer bets on natural disasters such as wildfires.

“Offering bets on destructive wildfires threatens to minimize communities’ suffering all so the rich and powerful can profit,” the Senators wrote. “There’s also the heightened risk – according to state and local fire officials – that individuals could be tempted to commit arson in order to make sure their bets are successful. By offering contracts on fires, prediction market sites run the risk of encouraging people to influence fires that have already started, creating additional concerns around public safety and insider trading.”

The Senators pressed the CFTC to swiftly ensure regulated exchanges are not listing event contracts that allow users to profit from wildfires threatening communities nationwide.

The full text of the letter can be foundHERE.

Senator Rosen has been vocal about the need for more regulation on online prediction markets at the federal level. She recently joined Senate colleagues in a letter urging appropriators to protect states and Tribal nations’ rights to regulate prediction markets. In April, Senator Rosen joined Senate colleagues in a letter urging the CFTC to crack down on insider trading and certain event contracts on prediction markets. During a May hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Rosen raised significant concerns about the risks of unregulated prediction markets circumventing consumer protection rules.

###",1,2026-08-04T07:35:49Z,2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/08/03/rosen-successfully-pushes-trump-to-release-more-than-3-3-million-in-federal-funding-for-affordable-housing-across-nevada/,Rosen Successfully Pushes Trump to Release More than $3.3 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing Across Nevada,2026-08-03,2026,2026-08,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that the Trump Administration finally released more than $3.3 million in federal funding for affordable housing across Nevada. This funding comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Trust Fund Formula Grant Program Allocation, which provides grants to states to produce and preserve affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households. The Trump Administration withheld the funding for more than a year, with Senator Rosen joining colleagues in a letter in June demanding that these funds be released without further delay.

“Nevada is facing a real housing crisis, and we need to do everything we can to build and maintain more housing supply in our state. Whether it’s refusing to sign landmark housing legislation or delaying the release of Housing Trust Fund dollars, Trump continues to disregard the need for more affordable housing in our state,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to help secure millions of dollars in federal funding for affordable housing across Nevada, and I promise to continue fighting in the Senate to ensure that every Nevadan can afford a place they can call home.”

Senator Rosen has prioritized actions to help lower the cost of housing for Nevadans. She helped pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act into law. Senator Rosen has also introduced legislation to exempt homebuilding materials from Trump’s tariffs, a bipartisan bill to support small businesses in the housing industry, and bipartisan legislation to help grow the construction workforce, making it easier to build more houses and bring down costs.

###",1,2026-08-04T07:35:49Z,2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-heinrich-murray-demand-trump-administration-restore-funding-for-canceled-energy-projects/,"Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Murray Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Canceled Energy Projects",2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politics

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 36 of her colleagues joined a letter led by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) demanding that U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought restore funding for the 223 energy projects canceled in October 2025.

This month, the Trump Administration admitted that these energy grants were canceled because the projects were in states that did not vote for President Trump in the 2024 election. “Now that court documents have confirmed what we knew to be true, we write to demand that you restore previously awarded funding that the Trump administration has weaponized in an attempt to punish perceived political enemies,” the Senators began.

“Once an administration begins punishing Americans for how they vote, the threat extends far beyond these projects: no state, community, business, or worker can trust that the federal government will apply the law fairly,” the Senators continued. “This is not only an attack on jobs, affordable energy, and America’s economic competitiveness. It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves the entire country—not merely those who support the President.”

“At a time when energy prices are skyrocketing, the administration is hell-bent on political retribution instead of working to bring down costs for millions of Americans. The American people deserve to have a government that works for them – not one that is willing to push energy prices even higher and put the country’s energy security at grave risk,” the Senators concluded. “For the good of our country, the rule of law, and the American people, we demand that you change course and restore the previously awarded funding.”

The full text of the letter can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has consistently used her position in the federal government to fight for Nevadans against the abuses of the Trump Administration. She has demanded transparency from the Trump Administration about the U.S. bombing of an Iranian elementary school and has pushed back against the Administration’s anti-democratic plan to restrict voting by mail. Cortez Masto has used her seat on key Senate committees to grill members of the Trump Administration – including Vought, Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Interior Secretary Doug Bergum – about their disastrous policies.

###",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/07/31/rosen-joins-colleagues-in-demanding-trump-administration-restore-funding-for-energy-projects-that-were-illegally-canceled/,Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"The Letter Follows An Admission From The Trump Administration That The Decision To Cancel Energy Project Grants In States That Did Not Vote For Trump Was “Based Solely” On Politics

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter demanding that U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought restore federal funding for the 223 energy projects they canceled in October 2025. The Trump Administration has since admitted to illegally canceling energy grants because those projects were in states that did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

“Now that court documents have confirmed what we knew to be true, we write to demand that you restore previously awarded funding that the Trump administration has weaponized in an attempt to punish perceived political enemies,” the Senators began.

“Once an administration begins punishing Americans for how they vote, the threat extends far beyond these projects: no state, community, business, or worker can trust that the federal government will apply the law fairly,” the Senators continued. “This is not only an attack on jobs, affordable energy, and America’s economic competitiveness. It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves the entire country—not merely those who support the President.”

“At a time when energy prices are skyrocketing, the administration is hell-bent on political retribution instead of working to bring down costs for millions of Americans. The American people deserve to have a government that works for them—not one that is willing to push energy prices even higher and put the country’s energy security at grave risk,” the Senators concluded. “For the good of our country, the rule of law, and the American people, we demand that you change course and restore the previously awarded funding.”

The full letter can be found HERE.

Senator Rosen has fought to ensure that energy projects across Nevada have the resources they need to meet the state’s energy demands. In January, she helped secure more than $49 million in Community Project Funding, which included projects to improve energy efficiency. Last year, Senator Rosen joined the rest of the Nevada delegation in sending a letter to express concerns over stalled solar energy projects in Nevada. She also successfully pushed the Trump Administration to release $3.7 billion in funding to help lower Nevadans’ energy costs.

###",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/07/31/rosen-joins-senate-colleagues-in-introducing-and-passing-bipartisan-resolution-designating-august-1st-as-gold-star-childrens-day/,Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing And Passing Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As “Gold Star Children’s Day”,2026-07-31,2026,2026-07,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in celebrating the passage of their bipartisan Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as “Gold Star Children’s Day.” This effort recognizes the children of fallen servicemembers for their parents’ sacrifice in service to our nation. In the 20th and 21st centuries, nearly 625,000 American servicemembers have made the ultimate sacrifice and over the past 25 years have been survived by nearly 15,000 children.

“The children who lose a parent in military service to our nation live with a sacrifice they carry for a lifetime,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to join colleagues from both sides of the aisle to designate August 1st as Gold Star Children’s Day to honor them and recognize their sacrifice when they lose a parent. I will continue fighting for our servicemembers and their families.”

Senator Rosen has made it one of her priorities to support Gold Star families. She recently co-led a bipartisan bill to increase the death gratuity payment given to families of fallen servicemembers in line with inflation and current prices. Senator Rosen also helped introduce the CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act, which would allow children and surviving dependents of disabled veterans to remain eligible for health care coverage through the VA until they are 26 years old, aligning with the Affordable Care Act. Last Congress, Senator Rosen helped introduce and pass the Love Lives On Act in the Senate, which would have allowed surviving Gold Star spouses to retain their benefits upon remarrying before the age of 55. She is also an original cosponsor of the bill this Congress.

###",1,2026-08-01T07:27:26Z,2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/breaking-cortez-masto-provisions-to-protect-taxpayers-clear-key-senate-hurdle/,BREAKING: Cortez Masto Provisions to Protect Taxpayers Clear Key Senate Hurdle,2026-07-30,2026,2026-07,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that several of her bipartisan bills advanced out of the Senate Finance Committee as part of a bipartisan tax administration package. This legislation now heads to the full Senate for consideration.

“Today, the Senate Finance Committee voted to make it easier for American taxpayers to get ahead, protect their personal information, and avoid bad actors,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure this legislation is full of common-sense fixes to make life easier for Nevadans. I’m going to keep working to get it across the finish line and bring our tax code into the 21st century.”

The bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act will streamline the tax system and help the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) work better for working families across the U.S. It includes the following bills of Senator Cortez Masto’s:

Bipartisan legislation with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R.-Tenn.) to help the IRS crack down on scammers who are stealing sensitive taxpayer information from tax professionals.

Bipartisan legislation with Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) to protect the privacy of American taxpayers’ information by increasing penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information.

Provisions of bipartisan legislation with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) protect taxpayers and small businesses from penalties caused by IRS delays.

As the former top law enforcement official in Nevada, Senator Cortez Masto has been a leading voice fighting fraud and standing up for taxpayer privacy her career. Last year, President Trump signed into law her bipartisan legislation to allow taxpayers extra time to file when they are impacted by natural disasters such as wildfires.

###",1,2026-07-31T07:49:23Z,2026-07-31T07:50:48Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-espaillat-padilla-urge-appeals-court-to-protect-taxpayer-privacy-against-ice-and-irs-overreach/,"Cortez Masto, Espaillat, Padilla Urge Appeals Court to Protect Taxpayer Privacy Against ICE and IRS Overreach",2026-07-30,2026,2026-07,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Senators, joined by Chairman of the House Congressional Hispanic Caucus Espaillat, submit amicus brief in Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts v. IRS

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-10) submitted an amicusbrief in support of the Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts in its suit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They are joined by eight Senators and 74 U.S. Representatives.

Last year, the IRS entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing ICE officers to ask the IRS for sensitive information about tax-paying undocumented immigrants. District Judge Indira Talwani blocked the agreement from continuing, citing violation of taxpayer privacy laws. The Trump Administration has appealed that decision, and Cortez Masto, Padilla, and Espaillat are urging the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to uphold her decision.

“The data sharing at issue in this case by the [IRS] and [ICE] violates the express terms of the statute and ignores its history,” the lawmakers began. “Congress previously rejected legislative proposals to alter section 6103 and allow the use of return information for immigration enforcement purposes. Instead, Congress and the IRS for decades have done the opposite: promoting voluntary compliance by immigrant taxpayers by protecting their information to ensure tax revenues keep pace with economic activity.”

“The data sharing here was illegal and threatens federal revenue, adversely affecting all taxpayers,” they continued. “It would also compromise taxpayer privacy and raise the possibility of grave consequences for individuals misidentified by ICE, chill participation in the tax system, impact our constituents, and destroy public trust.”

“The IRS’s address sharing policy therefore violates the statute, improperly displaces Congress’s legislative judgments, undermines the confidentiality of taxpayer information and taxpayer reliance, and threatens the national fisc,” they concluded. “The district court’s preliminary injunction preserves Congress’s unambiguous command that taxpayer information remain confidential unless and until an agency lawfully satisfies the conditions set forth by Congress and longstanding IRS policy and we urge it be upheld.”

The full text of the brief can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has repeatedly demanded answers from the Trump Administration on the IRS’ cruel and illegal plans to share sensitive taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security. Earlier this year, she led a similar amicusbrief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

###",1,2026-07-31T07:49:23Z,2026-07-31T07:50:48Z
https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cortez-masto-moran-re-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-help-human-trafficking-survivors-flee-their-captors/,"Cortez Masto, Moran Re-introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Human Trafficking Survivors Flee Their Captors",2026-07-30,2026,2026-07,Democrat,Senate,NV,Catherine Cortez Masto,C001113,www.cortezmasto.senate.gov,cortezmasto,https://www.cortezmasto.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) re-introduced legislation to help survivors of human trafficking access air travel and get the care they need.

When fleeing violence and abuse, many human trafficking survivors do not have access to the identification documents they need to travel by plane. Recognizing this problem in Reno, Nevada, the late TSA Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) Jimmy Deal worked with local advocates and helped survivors fleeing abuse clear airport security screenings and reunite with their families. The Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act would replicate his efforts nationwide by establishing a partnership between TSA agents and anti-human trafficking service providers to help survivors access lifesaving care via air travel.

“We should be making it as easy as possible for human trafficking survivors to escape their captors and get the help they need,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “My friend Jimmy Deal saved lives by helping survivors without identification get approved for travel, and I’m proud to honor his legacy with this legislation.”

“Victims of human trafficking often lack a government-issued ID needed for air travel, hindering their ability to find safety or reunite with family,” said Senator Moran. “This legislation aims to eliminate this barrier by creating a process that helps make certain every survivor has the means to access air travel when they desperately need it to escape danger and reach safety.”

Human traffickers often control access to their victims’ identification documents, and many survivors leave their documents behind when attempting to flee, making air travel difficult. According to Rescue America’s national emergency hotline for trafficking survivors, 1,025 survivors who’ve called their hotline since October 2020 didn’t have identity documents.

Read the bill here. The companion bill for the Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act will also be introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03). This legislation has been endorsed by Awaken, American Association of Airport Executives, Airports Council International – North America, Polaris, Street Grace, Freedom Network USA, Rescue America, Nevada Policy Council on Human Trafficking, Hope for Family Resilience, Sex Trade Survivor Caucus, Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking, and 3Strands Global Foundation.

Senator Cortez Masto has fought to prevent human trafficking and deliver justice for the survivors of sexual violence since her time as Nevada’s attorney general. She introduced two bipartisan bills to combat human trafficking along America’s interstates, airways, railroads, and waterways. She urged the chairman of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee tohold a hearing on Jeffrey Epstein’s use of the U.S. financial system to perpetrate his heinous crimes. Prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and before the 2024 Super Bowl LVII, Cortez Masto urged FIFA and the NFL, respectively, to take steps to prevent human trafficking at the events. Cortez Masto also called on Congress to further fund the Crime Victims Fund, which provides services and resources for survivors of sexual assault.

###",1,2026-07-31T07:49:23Z,2026-07-31T07:50:48Z
https://www.rosen.senate.gov/2026/07/30/rosen-cruz-introduce-muhammad-ali-american-boxing-revival-act/,"Rosen, Cruz Introduce Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act",2026-07-30,2026,2026-07,Democrat,Senate,NV,Jacky Rosen,R000608,www.rosen.senate.gov,rosen,https://www.rosen.senate.gov/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill to revive the sport of boxing and guarantee health and financial protections for fighters. The bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. It also would strengthen fighter protections and safety standards, while creating new opportunities for organizations to compete, giving boxers more choices and fans better matchups. The bill establishes a framework under which UBOs may organize fights, rank fighters, and award titles.

“Boxing is a staple in Nevada, bringing in thousands of visitors, supporting jobs, and contributing to our local economy. Since the passage of the Ali Act, which secured critical protections for boxers almost three decades ago, the industry has continued to grow, but has sometimes struggled to keep up with an evolving combat sports landscape,” said Senator Rosen. “We need legislation to revitalize this storied American pastime, while empowering and protecting the boxers who make this sport great. That is why our bipartisan bill keeps Ali Act protections in place and enhances health and safety protections for boxers, all while bringing boxing into the 21st century. These updates will allow the boxing industry to grow and thrive without sacrificing safety.”

“In the twentieth century, boxing produced household names and championship fights that captivated the country. Past reforms improved the safety and fairness of the sport, but today, too many of the biggest matchups never happen because the sport is trapped in a fragmented system. This bipartisan legislation will revive marquee matchups, strengthen protections for fighters, and make boxing great again,” said Senator Cruz.

Senator Rosen believes sports are key to Nevada’s tourism industry, which is why she has pushed for Las Vegas to become the “sports capital of the world.” She led the hearing on the current state and significance of boxing in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. In June, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan American Decade of Sports Act, which would boost American sports diplomacy and leverage large sporting events hosted in the U.S. to boost tourism, advanced out of committee. Last year, she also introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance security at outdoor sporting events.

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