Jacky Rosen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jacky Rosen
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Official portrait, 2022
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| United States Senator from Nevada |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2019 Serving with Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Preceded by | Dean Heller |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's 3rd district |
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| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Joe Heck |
| Succeeded by | Susie Lee |
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Jacklyn Sheryl Spektor
August 2, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Lloyd Dean Neher (divorced) Larry Rosen
(m. 1993) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA) Clark County Community College (AAS) |
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Jacklyn Sheryl Rosen, born on August 2, 1957, is an American politician. She is currently a U.S. Senator representing Nevada. She has held this important role since 2019.
Before becoming a senator, Jacky Rosen was a U.S. Representative for Nevada's 3rd congressional district. She served in the House from 2017 to 2019. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
In 2018, Rosen was elected to the Senate. She won against the Republican senator at the time, Dean Heller. She was the only candidate that year to defeat a Republican senator. Jacky Rosen was reelected in 2024, winning against Republican nominee Sam Brown.
Early Life and Education
Jacky Rosen was born on August 2, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother, Carol, was a homemaker. Her father, Leonard Spektor, owned a car dealership. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Rosen's family has different backgrounds. Her mother's family came from Ireland, Germany, and Austria. Her father's family were Jewish immigrants from Russia and Austria.
She went to the University of Minnesota. In 1979, she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. After college, she moved to Las Vegas to join her parents.
Rosen worked for Summa Corporation. She also worked as a waitress at Caesars Palace during the summers. She later attended Clark County Community College. In 1985, she earned a degree in computing and information technology. From 1990 to 1993, she worked for Southwest Gas.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
Becoming a Representative
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Jacky Rosen was a computer programmer with no political experience. In 2016, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid asked her to run for the U.S. House. The seat was open because Republican Joe Heck was leaving.
On January 26, 2016, she announced she would run for Nevada's 3rd congressional district. She won the Democratic primary election with 60% of the votes. In the main election, she narrowly defeated Republican Danny Tarkanian. She officially started her term on January 3, 2017.
Working on Committees
As a U.S. Representative, Jacky Rosen served on important committees. These committees help make decisions about different areas.
- Committee on Armed Services: This committee deals with military matters.
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: This committee focuses on science, space, and new technologies.
She was also part of several groups called caucuses. These groups bring together members of Congress who share similar interests.
- Congressional Arts Caucus
- Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
- Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
- Problem Solvers Caucus
- Congressional Coalition on Adoption
Serving in the U.S. Senate
Winning Senate Elections
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Jacky Rosen was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 2018. She defeated Republican Senator Dean Heller. This made her the junior senator from Nevada.
She announced her plan to run on July 5, 2017. Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden supported her campaign. During her campaign, Rosen supported the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare). She criticized Heller for trying to cancel it.
Rosen won the election with 50.4% of the votes, while Heller received 45.4%. She won by a large number of votes in Clark (where Las Vegas is) and Washoe (where Reno is). These two counties helped her win the state.
Rosen was one of only two new Democrats to win a Senate seat in 2018. She was also the first woman to move from the U.S. House to the Senate.
In 2024, Jacky Rosen was reelected to the Senate. She won against Republican nominee Sam Brown, a retired U.S. Army captain.
Key Moments in the Senate
Jacky Rosen was in Washington D.C. during the events of January 6, 2021. This was when supporters of President Donald Trump entered the U.S. Capitol building. She was in a nearby building and was moved to a safe place. She later tweeted that the event was "reprehensible." She called for the nation to unite against hate and violence.
Senate Committee Work
As a U.S. Senator, Jacky Rosen serves on several important committees. These committees help shape laws and policies for the country.
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: This committee handles topics like transportation, communication, and technology.
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions: This committee works on issues related to health, education, jobs, and retirement.
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: This committee focuses on national security and how the government works.
- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: This committee supports small businesses.
- Special Committee on Aging: This committee looks into issues affecting older Americans.
Political Views
Jacky Rosen is sometimes called a liberal Democrat and sometimes a moderate. This means her views are often aligned with the Democratic Party, but sometimes she works across the aisle.
Foreign Policy Views
In April 2019, Rosen and 33 other senators wrote a letter to President Trump. They asked him to continue helping countries in Central America. They believed that foreign aid helps improve conditions in those countries. This, in turn, could reduce migration to the U.S.
Gun Policy Views
Rosen supports a ban on certain types of weapons, often called assault weapons.
Health Care Views
Rosen supports the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). She believes it helps people get insurance. It also stops insurance companies from denying coverage or charging more based on age or existing health problems. She also supports allowing people to buy into Medicaid. This would give them another health insurance option.
In early 2019, during a government shutdown, Rosen signed a letter to the FDA. The letter expressed concern about how the shutdown affected public health. It also worried about the safety of food and medical products.
In February 2019, she signed a letter to insulin makers. The letter questioned why insulin prices were so high. She said high prices stop patients from getting important medicine.
In August 2019, Rosen and other senators asked for data from the Trump administration. They wanted to understand what would happen if a lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act succeeded. They worried it would hurt people's finances and state budgets.
Housing Views
In April 2019, Rosen signed a letter supporting a housing program. This program helps local community groups improve their areas. The senators hoped this program would continue to receive funding.
Immigration Views
Rosen supports "comprehensive immigration reform." This means she wants to update and improve immigration laws. However, she does not believe the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency should be ended.
Jobs and Economy Views
In 2018, Rosen voted to make individual tax cuts permanent. She was one of only three House Democrats to do so. She also supports a $15 hourly minimum wage.
Personal Life
Jacky Rosen lives in Henderson, Nevada, with her husband, Larry. Larry is a radiologist, which is a doctor who uses medical imaging. They have one daughter.
Before entering politics, Rosen was the president of Congregation Ner Tamid synagogue. This is a Reform Jewish place of worship in Henderson. She has said that the Jewish idea of tikkun olam, which means "repairing the world," inspired her to get involved in politics.
Images for kids
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Official portrait, 2022
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Jacky Rosen's signature
See also
In Spanish: Jacky Rosen para niños
- List of Jewish members of the United States Congress
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
- Women in the United States Senate
