Economy

Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Skill and Knowledge Investments Leverage Leaders' Untapped Potential Tax Credit (SKILL UP) Act alongside Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02). The SKILL UP Act would provide businesses with a tax credit for investing in work-based learning for workers with low skill levels.

Washington, D.C. — In a House Budget Committee hearing today, February 12, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) questioned Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought on the disastrous impacts on Nevada that would come from the Trump Administration's proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2021.

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) spoke in a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee, entitled "The Disappearing Corporate Income Tax," highlighting the unfair tax burden placed on the middle class and working poor while large corporations avoid paying their fair share in taxes every year.

Washington, D.C. — On Monday, February 10, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford, a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on the President's proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.

Washington, D.C. — Today, February 7, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to send emergency supplemental aid to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of multiple devastating earthquakes. The legislation provides $4.67 billion in assistance to Puerto Rico, with significant funding for educational needs, repairs to transportation infrastructure, and community development activities.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize(PRO) Act (H.R. 2474), a bold proposal that strengthens workers' power to stand together and negotiate for bigger paychecks, better benefits, and safer working conditions. The PRO Act, which is the most significant upgrade to the U.S. labor law in 80 years, is a direct response to the struggle that many hardworking families are facing to keep pace with the rising costs of education, child care, housing, and other basic essentials.

Washington, D.C. — In response to the State of the Union address given by President Trump this evening, Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement:

Washington, DC — Joining Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) at the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4, 2020, will be Ruby Duncan, a lifelong welfare rights and health care advocate whose organization, Operation Life, operated a medical clinic to provide health care to Nevada's most vulnerable families.