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COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES
The COVID-19 vaccine is one of our best tools to crush this virus, get Nevadans back to work, and help students stay safe in the classroom. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that Americans receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please see the links below for more information.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford voted to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to bolster the federal government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and address the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans' personal safety and financial security.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada in response to the spreading coronavirus. Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement following Governor Sisolak's announcement:
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Wednesday, March 11, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced H.R. 6199, the Emergency Unemployment Insurance Stabilization and Access Act of 2020, to ensure that states can provide earned benefits to those who lose their jobs or are furloughed because of the spread of coronavirus. This legislation would secure $5 million in assistance for Nevada immediately, with another $5 million and 100 percent funding for extended benefits if the state sees very significant job loss.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted for the bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus emergency response supplemental funding bill, allocating $8.3 billion for a robust response to the crisis, including support for state and local health agencies, vaccine and treatment development, and loans for affected small businesses.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House Ways and Means Committee hosted Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to discuss the Trump Administration's proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2021. Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) discussed the negative impact that the Trump budget proposal would have on Nevada's doctor shortage, the Health Profession Opportunity Grant program and the rising cost of prescription drugs.
Las Vegas, Nev. — On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford will meet with local Nevada veterans to present them with the new Healing PTSD stamp from the United States Postal Service.
Las Vegas, Nev. — On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford will host a roundtable with local advocates on the Trump administration's discriminatory SNAP benefit rollbacks issued in a final rule last year.
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 in favor of H.Res. 826, Expressing Disapproval of the Trump Administration's Harmful Actions Toward Medicaid. On January 30, 2020, the Trump Administration unveiled its illegal Medicaid block grant plan, referred to as the "Healthy Adult Opportunity," which would invite states to cap and slash Medicaid.