Jacky Rosen
Senator for Nevada · Democratic · United States
“Fifty- eight innocent lives were taken on the night of October 1, and in the years since, we have lost two more individuals as a result of this horrific tragedy--families left without their loved ones, parents without children, children without parents.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“This year alone, the United States has seen more than 350--350--mass shootings. We are not powerless here in Congress. We can do something about the relentless gun violence plaguing our communities. We can do something.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today ahead of the ninth anniversary of one of the darkest days Las Vegas has ever seen: the shocking tragedy of October 1, 2017, the largest mass shooting in American history. Like many Las Vegas evenings, tens of thousands of visitors came to the Las Vegas Strip for a concert, the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, on September 15, 2026, I missed rollcall vote No. 235 due to an emergency dental surgery. Had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 235 on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. ____________________”
Senate16 September 2026Source ↗
“We talked about the fear that comes with knowing that a place of worship can become a target in an instant--we all know this--and the burden that falls upon synagogue leaders and volunteers to protect their place of worship, their congregants, their families, and their friends. And it is a burden I know all too well.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“This is a time we all come together with family and friends and loved ones, a time for reflection, for gratitude, and for celebrating the traditions that connect us to one another and the generations before us. Unfortunately, for too many American Jews, the High Holidays are now also bringing something else: fear.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
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“I am proud of our resilience. We will continue to fight against gun violence. I yield the floor.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“This year alone, the United States has seen more than 350--350--mass shootings. We are not powerless here in Congress. We can do something about the relentless gun violence plaguing our communities. We can do something. As we honor the memories of the innocent individuals who were brutally murdered 9 years ago, we must also recommit ourselves to that action to ensure that no other community ever experiences a tragedy like this again. The cost is forever, and it is too deep. We must come together and pass the bipartisan bill I helped to introduce to ban bump stocks before another community lives through a day like 1 October. Las Vegas has shown that we can survive the darkest days by coming together as a community and supporting one another. This is why we will always be Las Vegas strong. I am proud of our community.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Fifty- eight innocent lives were taken on the night of October 1, and in the years since, we have lost two more individuals as a result of this horrific tragedy--families left without their loved ones, parents without children, children without parents. We owe an endless debt of gratitude to those brave police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and others who selflessly ran into the chaos and confusion of that night just to help. On this dark day, we saw our city come together like never before to support the victims. In the wake of the shooting, President Trump instituted a ban on bump stocks, which the 1 October gunman used to kill so many in just 10 minutes. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has since overturned this commonsense ban, and the epidemic of gun violence in this country continues to persist to this very day.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today ahead of the ninth anniversary of one of the darkest days Las Vegas has ever seen: the shocking tragedy of October 1, 2017, the largest mass shooting in American history. Like many Las Vegas evenings, tens of thousands of visitors came to the Las Vegas Strip for a concert, the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. It was a beautiful night out. I was home in Las Vegas. And in the midst of the music, the dancing, and the fun, a deranged gunman opened fire on the festival, killing innocent concert goers and leaving so many injured and traumatized. It only took 10 minutes for him to carry out this brutal attack, but the consequences of his actions remain with us for a lifetime.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, on September 15, 2026, I missed rollcall vote No. 235 due to an emergency dental surgery. Had I been present, I would have voted yes on rollcall vote No. 235 on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. ____________________”
Senate16 September 2026Source ↗
“I often say that anti-Semitism is a canary in a 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, and we cannot wait for another family to be afraid just to walk through the doors of their own house of worship anywhere. We have to act now. We have to act now, before it is too late. And as Jewish families gather together in the coming 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 that we can to make sure that those families can worship safely and in peace. I yield the floor.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“This program helps synagogues and other houses of worship and other at-risk institutions make critical security improvements for the safety of their congregations. It is a lifesaving program that helps the Jewish community and other religious communities, as well, that are at risk of violence. It helps them offset the cost of keeping themselves and their families 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 that the money actually gets to the communities that need it.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“You have to walk through a metal detector and screening to get into my synagogue now. According to a recent study from the Jewish Federations of North America, the Jewish community spends an average of $1 billion a year now--$1 billion a year now--on security. It is a record high--billions of dollars just to worship safely. So think about that for a moment. In the United States, in 2026, we have Americans who have to worship behind locked doors and bulletproof glass, protected by armed guards, just to be with their family and friends and pray. Imagine if you didn't feel it was safe to go worship, gather together. And we can't ask these communities to shoulder that burden alone. This is exactly why I have always supported fully funding and reforming the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“We talked about the fear that comes with knowing that a place of worship can become a target in an instant--we all know this--and the burden that falls upon synagogue leaders and volunteers to protect their place of worship, their congregants, their families, and their friends. And it is 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 exactly what it takes to prepare a congregation for 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 now--the largest portion of the budget because they have to pay for hiring guards, installing barricades, adding bulletproof glass to windows, reinforcing doors, and metal detectors.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“This is why we must recommit ourselves to relearning these lessons and not allowing hatred to go ignored in our country today--in our country. 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. They all shared the same concern: physical safety of their congregations, of their congregants, 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 year and the costs that go along with them.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“I recently returned from Poland, where I visited the Auschwitz- Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The preserved grounds of the concentration and extermination camps stand as a testament--a sad testament--of what can happen when hatred is allowed to reach its most evil form. It happened after years and years of increasing discrimination, violence, and marginalization that went unchecked--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 also kept silent in the face of dehumanization and prejudice. They kept silent, and this indifference allowed for the murder of 6 million Jews, as well as millions of others.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“This data corresponds to horrific incidents we have seen on news reports this past year, including a historic synagogue in Jackson, MS, being firebombed and Jewish congregations defaced in Austin, TX; Albuquerque, NM; Hot Springs, AR; and Oak Park, MI. And in West Bloomfield, MI, a man drove his car into a building housing a synagogue and a preschool and then opened fire--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 anti-Semitism is not something of the past. It is not something that we only read about in history books, though they have shown us what happens when anti-Semitism is allowed to take hold of a society.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“Do we know what to do? Do we know where to go? These are the questions that no one who goes to worship should ever have to ask in this country, and yet it is a 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 anti-Semitic incidents in the United States since the ADL began collecting data, and physical assaults against Jews were higher in 2025 than ever before. The FBI data has shown that Jewish Americans were the target of nearly 70 percent--70 percent--of religiously motivated hate crimes in this country in 2025 despite making up just 2 percent of the population.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“This is a time we all come together with family and friends and loved ones, a time for reflection, for gratitude, and for celebrating the traditions that connect us to one another and the generations before us. Unfortunately, for too many American Jews, the High Holidays are now 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 ever have to ask before they go to worship, before they go to pray, before they go to a sanctuary. They are 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?”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, this past weekend, Jews across the country and around the globe celebrated Rosh Hashanah, bringing in the new year with hope and excitement for what is to come. Now we are 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 have taken in the past year. The 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most sacred and widely observed time in the Jewish calendar.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate15 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I am so pleased that we could find unanimous agreement on a resolution against a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. If Republicans advance Todd Blanche's nomination tomorrow in the Judiciary Committee, this is the least they can do to make their opposition to a Maxwell pardon clear. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“That is why I am requesting that we pass my commonsense resolution today saying just that. Mr. President, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 608.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“That alone should be enough for the Senate to speak up with one voice and affirm that there should be absolutely no pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell--not now, not ever. That is why, earlier this year, I introduced a resolution doing just that. But given that Senate Republicans are poised to soon confirm Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice, the time to bring this resolution is now. Earlier this month, the Senate passed a similar resolution saying there should be no Presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, so we have already set that precedent here in this Chamber. So let us now send a message to the White House and the Department of Justice right now that there should be no pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. There should never be a pardon for someone who helped a monster--a monster--abuse underage girls for years.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“Imagine that. That is not the only thing that is odd. Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney, who Todd Blanche calls a friend, said that Maxwell wanted a pardon from Trump in exchange for her public testimony that would help Donald Trump. At the same time, Trump has refused to rule out--refused to rule out--pardoning her. Trump has said: I'm allowed to do it. He has even gone as far as saying: I'll take a look at it. I'll speak to the DOJ. This is our President. The President said he would speak to the DOJ, which would now be led by his former lawyer Todd Blanche. It is frankly horrifying that Trump would entertain the idea of clemency for even a second--even a second--for a convicted sex trafficker.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“White House Counsel then laid out the possibility that Ghislaine Maxwell might be pardoned or have her sentence reduced. You heard that right. There literally was a serious discussion at the White House to pardon or reduce the sentence of Ghislaine Maxwell just in order to get her to say nice things about Donald Trump. And mind you, this is the same woman--the same woman--who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's horrific abuse of underage girls over many years, year after year, hundreds of young women. Our justice system worked as it was supposed to. Maxwell was found guilty by a jury of her peers. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her crimes. That is why it was odd when Todd Blanche, in a highly unusual step, personally interviewed Maxwell. And days later, she was-- whoop--magically, magically transferred to a minimum security prison.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, tomorrow, the Judiciary Committee will vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. There are a number of reasons the members of the committee should oppose Todd Blanche's nomination--from his willingness to enable Donald Trump's worst instinct to his role in helping to create Trump's corrupt slush fund to pay out to January 6 rioters who assaulted police officers here in this Chamber and others. Yet there is one reason that stands out far ahead of the others--that of his complete and total mishandling of the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell case. Former Trump Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House behind closed doors that Todd Blanche, as her Deputy, was responsible for how the Department handled the Epstein files.”
Senate29 July 2026Source ↗
“So that is why, in addition to making this historic investment in NSGP, our bipartisan bill would make important reforms to streamline how the program is implemented and allow grant funding to be used to hire security services so that the program truly matches the needs of the congregations it is meant to support. And it won't just stop there. Our bipartisan Jewish American Security Act would also create a new Federal grant program to support local police who protect at-risk houses of worship. You know, I often say: Anti-Semitism is the canary in the coal mine. It is a warning sign--a warning sign--for all other forms of hate and discrimination to come. Tackling anti-Semitism sends a strong message that we do not--will not--tolerate hate and discrimination in our country, in the United States of America.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“It is my comprehensive, bipartisan bill with Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma to address anti-Semitism and threats to the Jewish community. But this program can only help institutions if grant money is actually accessible and if there is enough money available to the applicants who need it all across this country in communities large and small. Unfortunately, many institutions had less than a month to apply for grants through the NSGP this year. Sometimes they only had days to review the program, develop proposals, and gather the necessary documents and supporting assessments. In past years, the application window had been as long as 80 days.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Every synagogue leader in this country has to think about hiring professional security, installing cameras, doing everything they can to protect their congregation. Security is the largest line item on a budget now. This heavy burden isn't only an emotional and logistical one; robust security comes with a steep financial cost. There is a highly successful Federal grant program at FEMA that helps at-risk institutions, including houses of worship like synagogues, churches, and mosques. Well, it helps them to make the security upgrades they need so Americans can worship peacefully and safely. That is why we need to robustly fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. In fact, authorizing $1 billion for this program--nearly three times the current funding level--is the key component of the Jewish American Security Act.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“As a result, one in four Jewish Americans has skipped Jewish events and Jewish religious observances due to the fear of being targeted. It is not right. It is not right. They don't go to temple for fear of being targeted. Something must be done. Before I came to the Senate, I was the president of the largest reform synagogue in Nevada, and I know firsthand the preparations that synagogues undertake to keep their congregations safe--especially during the High Holidays. No one should have to worship behind a barricade. No one should have to go through a police check and police surrounding your entire building in order to go pray. But as anti- Semitic harassment and violence continue to be a real threat, heightened security measures are a fact of life for Jewish communities.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“But we cannot stand idly by and allow these disagreements to become excuses for turning a blind eye on attacks towards Jewish Americans. When we return from the August State work period, it will be September and the High Holidays. High Holidays--well, they will be in full swing. From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, this is the holiest time of the Jewish year, and many Jews, including those who may not go to synagogue any other time, will be preparing to attend religious services in observance of these important holidays. But it is the unfortunate reality that these holidays are now marked by a palpable fear because large gatherings make communities vulnerable to attacks. Sadly, what should be a season of reflection and prayer, worship and renewal, is a source of, now, fear and anxiety for far too many American Jews.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Last week, the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate released a poll that found that nearly one-third of people 18 to 44 viewed Jews as a ``threat to the unity of American society''--2 percent of the population a ``threat to the unity of American society.'' Let that sink in. The same poll found that one in eight young adults said Jewish people ``cause problems in the world,'' and around one in five younger Americans did not consider slurs against Jews to be harmful to Jewish people. I really wish these findings were hard to believe, but for many around this country, they aren't surprising. For some, they will point to the war in the Middle East and U.S. policy in the region as a driver of these spikes in anti-Semitism. And, of course, we can and we must have frank, open discussions on how the United States should handle our foreign policy.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Physical assaults against Jews were the highest since ADL began tracking this data nearly 50 years ago. FBI data--well, it has shown that Jewish Americans are the target of almost 70 percent of religiously motivated hate crimes in this country despite making up only 2 percent of the population. Think about that-- 70 percent of crime against 2 percent of the population. Just this past year, a historic synagogue in Jackson, MS, was firebombed. Jewish congregations were defaced in Austin, TX; Albuquerque, NM; Hot Springs, AK; and Oak Park, MI. In West Bloomfield, MI, a man actually drove his car into a building housing a synagogue and a preschool and then opened fire. Even beyond these specific incidents, we are witnessing worrying trends in how Americans are thinking about Jewish communities.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today to speak once again about a crisis that demands the ongoing attention of the Senate: the disturbing rise in anti-Semitism in America. Across our country, Jewish Americans are continuing to face unspeakable acts of hate, threats, violence, and discrimination that are happening at record levels. Unfortunately, this is not anything new. In fact, for more than a decade, anti-Semitism has been on the rise. It is setting record numbers year after year, particularly since the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. According to an ADL report, 2025 was the third highest year for anti- Semitic incidents since the ADL began collecting data, and physical assaults against Jews were higher in 2025 than ever before. So I want everyone to just think about that.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“The Tahoe Federal delegation, State and local officials, members of Team Tahoe, and the public will come together at this event to celebrate the progress made over the last 30 years and commit to solving the challenges of the next 30 years. I am so honored to be hosting this year's event that will recognize the incredible legacy of my dear friend Senator Reid, and I look forward to continuing that legacy with my fellow colleagues as we work to protect this special place. ____________________”
Senate16 July 2026Source ↗
“The Wa;i.;iw (Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California) are the original stewards of Lake Tahoe, and the Lake continues to hold great significance as their ancestral, current, and future home. Straddling the border of California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a national treasure that we are all so proud to protect. Following the inaugural Tahoe Summit hosted by Senators Reid and Feinstein, the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, or EIP, was created to restore Lake Tahoe's water quality and strengthen the region's environment and economy for future generations.”
Senate16 July 2026Source ↗
“This event brought together Federal, State, regional, and local leaders, the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, scientists, environmental advocates, and economic interests to address the deteriorating clarity of Lake Tahoe's waters. It marked a defining moment in bipartisan collaboration to protect one of the Nation's most iconic and treasured landscapes, and this year, we are celebrating 30 years of that partnership. Lake Tahoe is an amazing natural wonder. It is the oldest freshwater, permanent lake in North America, and the third oldest in the world at 2.3 million years old. It is also the second deepest lake in the United States, plunging to a depth of 1,645 feet, with waters so clear that objects can be seen at depths exceeding 70 feet.”
Senate16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today on behalf of Senator Cortez Masto, Senator Padilla, Senator Schiff, Congressman Kiley, and Congressman Amodei to celebrate an incredible milestone for Lake Tahoe, the crown jewel of Nevada and California. In 1997, Nevada Senator Harry Reid and California Senator Dianne Feinstein spearheaded the inaugural Lake Tahoe Summit.”
Senate16 July 2026Source ↗
“If we are serious about preventing another atrocity like October 7, if we are serious about limiting civilian casualties, if we are serious about ensuring that Israel can defend itself, if we are serious about sending a message to terrorists around the globe, if we are serious about a stable path forward, and if we are serious about stability in the region and a safe and secure State of Israel, someday living alongside a peaceful, independent Palestinian State, I urge all of my colleagues to vote no on these resolutions. I yield the floor.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“And the key component of making this a reality is to make sure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge to push Hamas out of Gaza for good. Passing these resolutions would do the opposite. It would allow Hamas to entrench even further in Gaza, believing Israel's stockpiles are decimated, allowing them to expand their foothold, emboldening their current and future assault of Israelis and oppression of the Palestinians. Blocking these arms sales will hurt Israel. It will send the wrong message to Hamas, to Iran, and to all of its terrorist proxies that America is abandoning our ally. So I want to be clear. I want to repeat this: The message to terrorists, if these bills are passed--the message to terrorists--will be that they can continue without impunity.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“And I think we can all agree that freeing all of these hostages is a fundamental piece to ending the war. Passing these resolutions could threaten that goal. We have seen Hamas harden their stances on negotiations when they perceive gaps between the United States and Israel. After almost 550 days--550 days-- the hostages cannot afford to have Hamas delay one day longer. So to best ensure the safety and security of Israel and the Palestinian people, to end civilian casualties on both sides, and to ensure we never ever have another October 7 again, Hamas cannot be allowed to remain in power in Gaza in any capacity. I still hold hope for a future where two states live side by side in peace--a future that is free from Hamas, which has devastated countless lives in the region, of both Israelis and Palestinians.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“For this reason, it is essential that Israel be able to reach all their military targets, including reinforced concrete structures like terror tunnels, weapons depots, factories, and rocket missile sites. These resolutions would undermine these capabilities. I know many of you here are torn. You want to do what is right for Israel, the United States, and the region. And I believe that we all share a goal of ending the war between Hamas and Israel, and we all look forward to a future without hostilities where the hostages taken by Hamas are finally all freed. Right now, 59 hostages--only about half of whom are still believed to be alive, including a living American hostage--still are in Hamas captivity. They are still in Hamas captivity.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“The joint direct attack munitions, or JDAMs--the very same guidance kits that would be restricted by one of these resolutions--would actually help convert unguided, dumb bombs into more accurate ones. These save civilian lives by enabling the Israeli Air Force to hit military targets more precisely than they would without JDAMs. By providing Israel with JDAMs, which make weapons more precise and more accurate, we are helping Israel to defend itself, while also working to minimize civilian casualties. The munitions these resolutions would block are also critical because Israel continues to face threats from both above and below the ground.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“As the only democracy in the Middle East, Israel has been our strongest ally in the region, and the passage of these resolutions, well, it would damage our bond for years to come. Government leaders, politicians, well, they come and go, but our commitment to Israel's security must be ironclad. Restricting much needed arms to Israel because you don't agree with everything the current government is doing will leave our ally vulnerable, not only to current threats of terrorism but to future threats of terrorism. While Israel has an absolute right to defend itself and the aid provided to Israel is critical to its defense, I do share the concerns of many of my colleagues about the need to limit civilian casualties during these conflicts. That is an important reason why I oppose these resolutions.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“It would send a disastrous statement to the world, emboldening terrorism and potentially prolonging wars in the region. Now, I know some on my side of the aisle are considering supporting these resolutions because they may disagree with the current Israeli Government. But let's be clear. Support for the U.S.-Israel relationship is not an endorsement of all the actions of any one Israeli Government, in the same way that other nations' support for America does not equal an endorsement of all the actions, well, by the Trump administration. So I urge my colleagues to stand with and stand for our historic and mutually beneficial relationship with Israel and the Israeli people.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, since October 7, when Hamas launched the deadliest terrorist attack in Israel's history, Israel has continued to face a barrage of threats from Iran and its terrorist proxies in the region. Attacks on Israel, they didn't just happen on October 7. That is when it started. The resolutions we are debating today will hurt Israel's ability to defend itself against these attacks. These resolutions would block weapons that are critical to restocking Israel's defenses and deterring Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and others. Just this weekend, the Houthis launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel. If passed, these resolutions would embolden more attacks like these from Iran and, again, its terrorist proxies.”
Senate3 April 2025Source ↗
“Nita was beloved by legislators on both sides of the aisle, as evidenced by the many bipartisan statements after she passed. But this love could not match that of her family, including her three children, her eight grandchildren, and her devoted husband Stephen Lowey. No matter how pressing her responsibilities were in DC, Nita's family remained the center of her life, and her commitment was an example to us all. Nita was a force to be reckoned with, and her legacy will long outlive her. Her memory will be a blessing to the millions of lives that have benefited from her work, and she will continue to be an inspiration to me and all those who are compelled to repair the world. ____________________”
Senate2 April 2025Source ↗
“She was also someone I was lucky to call a friend. She was kind, funny, and a master legislator that I was lucky to learn from. In Judaism, the term ``tikkun olam'' refers to the concept that Jews are commanded to repair and improve the world. Few people have embodied this concept more beautifully than Nita. Throughout her time in Congress, she championed issues of importance to the Jewish people, creating the House Bipartisan Taskforce to Combat Antisemitism and advancing legislation to protect Jewish communities in America and abroad. She was a lifelong supporter of the US-Israel relationship, using her powerful role on the House State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee to ensure Israel's defense needs were supported.”
Senate2 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, today I rise to honor the legacy of Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey, who passed away on March 15 at the age of 87. For 32 years, Congresswoman Lowey proudly served her district in the House of Representatives, fighting on behalf of women, children, and families not just here in America, but also around the world. She served on the prestigious House Appropriations Committee for 28 years, ultimately becoming the first woman to serve as the committee's chair. She was a tireless advocate to help those society often overlooked.”
Senate2 April 2025Source ↗
“So I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come together and put the American people first--people over billionaires. Let's work together to strengthen our economy, protect our vital programs, and ensure that everyone, regardless of their wealth or status, has an equal opportunity to succeed. I yield the floor.”
Senate19 February 2025Source ↗
“Mine didn't, but I hope that they didn't die in vain because the research that goes on will help others, and I want us to be able to cure diseases for the ones we love. So that is why I cannot in good conscience support Mr. Kennedy's nomination, and I urge my colleagues to do the same. The stakes couldn't be higher. Our very lives and the lives of our loved ones may just depend on it. Mr. President, I yield 30 minutes of postcloture debate time to the senior Senator from Oregon.”
Senate12 February 2025Source ↗
“Let's have President Trump nominate someone else we can agree is qualified for this critical and consequential role and who has our Nation's best interests in their heart. Tulsi Gabbard is not that person. The safety and well-being of our country depend on having a qualified nominee. Again, I urge Republicans to join us--to reject Tulsi Gabbard--and to put someone up who has the heart and experience to do this important job. I yield the floor.”
Senate11 February 2025Source ↗
“As we face the challenges of a changing world, it is more important than ever before that the United States remain at the forefront of international development and humanitarian assistance, and this isn't possible without USAID. I can't say this strongly enough. We cannot afford to retreat into isolation. We cannot afford to let adversaries fill the void that we will leave behind. So we must fight to protect the work of USAID and make sure that U.S. influence remains strong, that the U.S. commitment to global peace and security endures, and that America's leadership continues to shine brightly on the world stage. Our Nation will be stronger and more secure by doing so. I yield the floor.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗