Horsford Takes "Congressman on the Job" to the Kitchen, Spotlighting Small Business Crisis

NORTH LAS VEGAS- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) continued his “Congressman on the Job” series, a district-wide initiative where he steps directly into Nevada workplaces to experience firsthand the challenges facing workers, small businesses, and families across the Fourth District.

As part of the series, Congressman Horsford joined My Garage Kitchen, a North Las Vegas small business founded in 2017 by owner Emmanuel “Manny,” who began cooking for friends and family out of his garage. Like many small businesses across Southern Nevada, My Garage Kitchen was forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through persistence and hard work, Manny was able to reopen and rebuild but is now facing a new wave of financial strain driven by rising costs.

“Stories like Manny’s are exactly why I launched this series,” said Rep. Horsford. “He built his business from the ground up, fought through the pandemic, and did everything right to opener-open his doors. But now, small businesses like his are being hit by rising costs across the supply chain. That’s not right. My RELIEF Act is about making sure small businesses like his get the support they deserve, without delays or red tape.”

The RELIEF Act would:

• Require tariff refunds within 90 days of enactment

• Apply to covered tariffs collected since January 1, 2025

• Eliminate the need for individual applications or formal protests

"My RELIEF Act is straightforward: The Supreme Court said tariffs are illegal and the money paid needs to be returned. My bill does that; quickly and without red tape, Rep. Horsford added. "Manny and business owners like him across the Fourth District deserve relief now more than ever, they can’t wait so Congress needs to pass my bill now.” 

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