Nevada Senators Support Deal to Reopen Government
Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto publicly backed a deal aimed at ending the government shutdown after a rare Sunday Senate session. This agreement was reached despite the absence of a guaranteed extension for health care subsidies.
Senators' Statements on the Shutdown
“President Trump and Republicans are weaponizing their power to bring suffering to working people,” said Senator Jacky Rosen, emphasizing her commitment to fight for the extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Senator Cortez Masto expressed empathy for those affected by the shutdown: “I know the pain people are feeling during the government shutdown.” She also pledged to work towards passing a full, bipartisan budget for 2026 that would restore funding cut by President Trump.
Context of the Senate Decision
A group of moderate Democrats agreed to advance the reopening deal without assurances on healthcare subsidy extensions, highlighting ongoing concerns over rising health care costs during the shutdown.
Focus for 2026 Budget
Senator Cortez Masto plans to prioritize crafting a bipartisan budget to restore essential funding once the government reopens.
Health Care Challenges During Shutdown
Both Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto have actively opposed the impacts of escalating health care expenses on citizens amid the government shutdown.
Author's summary: Nevada’s Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto support reopening the government and vow to continue fighting for health care affordability and a bipartisan 2026 budget to restore critical funding.