WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement celebrating National Law Enforcement Day. Earlier this week, Senator Rosen announced that a bipartisan bill she helped pass to expand access to federal support for the families of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who pass away or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers was signed into law.

"Nevada's brave law enforcement officers put their lives at risk every day to keep our communities safe. Each day, they put on their uniform knowing the dangers: whether it's a routine traffic stop or a domestic dispute, any situation can escalate in the bli...