Press Releases
Cortez Masto, Rosen Press Trump Administration on Failure to Help States with Dire Medical Supply Shortages
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to Vice President Mike Pence demanding increased transparency and answers regarding the Trump Administration's failure to assist states as they face dire shortages of medical supplies needed to combat coronavirus. The Senators also urged the White House to empower the recently announced Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force to activate every avenue … Continue Reading
March 28, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Provide Broadband Access to Students Affected by Coronavirus Crisis
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to provide assistance to families who need internet connectivity during the coronavirus crisis. The Keeping Critical Connections Act would appropriate $2 billion for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help small broadband companies provide students and their families with access over the course of this public health … Continue Reading
March 26, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Join Bill to Stop Price Gouging in Emergencies
Washington, D.C. - As consumers across Nevada continue to report excessive prices from some sellers during the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) to introduce a bill that would prohibit price gouging. The Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act would prohibit selling or offering for sale essential goods and services at … Continue Reading
March 25, 2020
Cortez Masto: Coronavirus Relief Package an Investment in Nevada’s Economy and Health Care System
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the work she is doing to protect the health, safety and economic wellbeing of Nevada's workers, businesses and families during the coronavirus pandemic. In her remarks, the Senator highlighted the perseverance of Nevadans during this crisis, commemorated the lives of the six Nevadans who lost their lives, expressed her hopes for the continued health of the over 300 Nevadans who have … Continue Reading
March 25, 2020
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for Task Forces to Streamline Vaccine Development, Medical Supply Chain
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), in sending a letter to Vice President Mike Pence urging the Trump administration to establish two temporary task forces, one to "expedite and coordinate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments," and the other to "coordinate medical supply shortages and the development of innovative solutions to address … Continue Reading
March 24, 2020
Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Raise Concerns About Harmful Medicaid Regulation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) led 25 of their Senate colleagues in calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to withdraw the proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR), a dangerous proposal to disrupt state Medicaid financing. The rule's complex technical changes would limit the types of financing mechanisms states can use to … Continue Reading
March 24, 2020
Cortez Masto Unveils Disaster Resource Guide for Nevadans Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - In a Medium post published today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) unveiled a comprehensive Disaster Resource Guide for Nevadans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes critical information on medical care, mental health services, financial and housing assistance, aid for seniors, resources for small business owners, and more. The Disaster Resource Guide can be found on the senator's website here. Full text of the post can be found here and … Continue Reading
March 24, 2020
Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce $2 Million in Funding to Support Nevada Seniors Impacted by Coronavirus
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released a statement announcing that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2,082,648 to the state of Nevada to help communities across the Silver State provide meals for older adults. "These funds will help support Nevada's seniors by ensuring they're able to receive meals as they stay safe at home during the coronavirus pandemic to protect themselves from the virus," said … Continue Reading
March 24, 2020
Senator Cortez Masto Shares Message with Nevada’s Rural Communities on Coronavirus
Washington, D.C. - In a Medium post published today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) outlined the work she is doing to protect the health, safety and economic security of Nevada's rural communities during the coronavirus pandemic and shared resources for Nevadans to be aware of as a result of COVID-19. The full text of the post can be found here and below. A Message to Nevada's Rural Communities on Coronavirus By U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Protecting the health and … Continue Reading
March 24, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Call for Access to Remote Education for All Students’ Education During Coronavirus Emergency
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, urging them to support robust funding for all K-12 students to have adequate home internet connectivity if their schools close due to the ongoing pandemic in the next version of the coronavirus relief package. "Children without connectivity are at risk of not only … Continue Reading
March 23, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge SBA to Help Small Businesses Harmed by Coronavirus Outbreak
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to lower the interest rate for disaster loans to 0% due to the unprecedented economic disruption from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As part of its disaster assistance program, the SBA is providing loans of up to $2 million to small businesses. However, the rates for these loans remain high: 3.75% … Continue Reading
March 23, 2020
Cortez Masto Commemorates 10th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of President Barack Obama's signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. "The Affordable Care Act has been helping families in Nevada and across the country access affordable, quality health care for ten years. Not only has the ACA given an unprecedented number of Americans access to health insurance, it has also ensured that patients with pre-existing … Continue Reading
March 22, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Statement on Ongoing COVID-19 Legislation Negotiations
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) released the following statement following their procedural vote against Senator McConnell's partisan coronavirus legislation. "The priority for any coronavirus relief legislation must be supporting our hard working families and strengthening our health care system to meet the challenges ahead," said the Senators. "We will continue fighting for Nevada until we are confident that the Senate package … Continue Reading
March 20, 2020
Cortez Masto Leads Colleagues in Urging Congress to Support Clean Energy Industry in Economic Relief Packages
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led 17 Senate colleagues in sending a letter calling on Congress to include support for the United States' clean energy industry and workforce in any economic aid packages. "As Congress takes steps to ensure that our nation's workforce is prepared to emerge stronger from the coronavirus health and economic crisis, we must act to shore up clean energy businesses and workers who are uniquely impacted by the crisis," said the … Continue Reading
March 20, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Health Insurers to Waive Testing Costs in Response to COVID-19 Test Shortages
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined a letter to health insurers urging them to waive cost sharing for diagnostics that are being used to screen patients in the absence of COVID-19 tests. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act has authorized free COVID-19 testing for all Americans and expanded benefits for those who've tested positive. But due to the current shortage of coronavirus tests in Nevada, physicians are performing other … Continue Reading
March 20, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Cosponsor Bill to Protect Seniors, People with Disabilities During Coronavirus Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) cosponsored legislation led by Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) to address critical health and economic needs for older adults, people with disabilities, front-line workers, and family caregivers. The Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act would increase funding for nursing home inspectors, waive certain Medicare costs for seniors, promote home and community-based services and protect … Continue Reading
March 20, 2020
Cortez Masto, Menendez Introduce Bill to Provide Relief to Small Businesses Suffering from Economic Fallout Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced legislation that would help small businesses recover from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, many states, such as Nevada, have put restrictions on the operations of businesses, which have already caused a decline in customers and lower profits. This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Nevada's disaster … Continue Reading
March 19, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Call on Administration to Reverse Limits on Choice of Doctor for Medicaid Beneficiaries
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined 30 of their Senate colleagues, led by Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), in condemning the Trump administration's decision to approve a Medicaid waiver request submitted by Texas that allows the state to receive federal funding while excluding providers like Planned Parenthood from their family planning programs. In a letter addressed to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid … Continue Reading
March 19, 2020
Cortez Masto, Rosen Join Colleagues in Seeking Answers on Coronavirus Preparedness in Immigration Detention Facilities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) in a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew T. Albence, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Mark A. Morgan requesting information about the policies and procedures their respective agencies have in place to prepare for … Continue Reading
March 18, 2020
Nevada Congressional Delegation Calls on Mortgage Industry to Implement Relief for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
Washington, D.C. - As Nevada's workforce braces for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) - along with U.S. Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), Mark Amodei (R-Nev.-02), Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04), and Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) - urged mortgage industry leaders to implement relief for homeowners affected by the outbreak. In a letter, Nevada's congressional delegation called on mortgage lenders to work with struggling … Continue Reading
