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NORTH LAS VEGAS – Yesterday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) participated in a series of events across the district he represents, emphasizing fundamental freedoms, economic opportunity, and community safety as part of “Defending Our Freedoms” Week of Action.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) submitted a request for over $60 million to bolster Nevada’s infrastructure and community services as part of the annual Community Project Funding (CPF) process. These investments would improve public safety, educational resources, and environmental sustainability in communities across Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, introduced the Housing Market Transparency Act to expand data availability about the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. It will mandate annual reporting of detailed property data by state housing finance agencies to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Today, Congressmen Steven Horsford and Emanuel Cleaver, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, introduced the Housing Market Transparency Act to expand data availability about the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. It will mandate annual reporting of detailed property data by state housing finance agencies to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). He released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) celebrated today’s announcement by Vice President Kamala Harris of $5.5 billion in new funding dedicated to improving affordable housing, which will bolster economic growth, build intergenerational wealth, and address homelessness across the country.
Congressman Steven Horsford, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, highlighted the importance of economic inclusivity and the rights of Black Americans amidst ongoing legal and political challenges. He addressed the recent legal trial of Donald Trump and emphasized the fatigue of the American public with Trump's policies and their impact on freedoms and opportunities.
Congressman Steven Horsford, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, joins Vice President Kamala Harris on a multi-state tour to promote economic opportunities for minority communities. In an interview with CNN International, he highlighted the White House's dedication to economic growth and the historical achievements under President Biden, such as reducing unemployment among Black Americans and supporting minority entrepreneurship.
NORTH LAS VEGAS – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and other local leaders to break ground on the Brightline West high-speed rail connection between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The 218-mile rail project will cut travel times between Las Vegas and Los Angeles in half and remove 3 million cars and 400,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.
This month, I introduced new legislation to increase opportunities for minority entrepreneurs to own broadcast stations in our communities. The Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service, or Broadcast VOICES Act, restores a program once proven effective and is very much needed today. The legislation will increase diversity among owners in the broadcasting industry by restoring mechanisms that encourage investment in broadcast stations owned by minorities and women.