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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement after the Trump Administration issued a final rule that increases onerous work requirements for hungry Americans relying on the lifeline of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and weakens states' ability to provide food assistance in high-unemployment areas, and threatens the benefits of 2.1 million Americans:
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) in introducing the Fair Indexing for Health Care Act to reduce out-of-pocket costs by reversing the administration's rule that would make fewer Americans eligible for the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) premium tax credits and cause those who are eligible to receive less in tax credit support.
Mesquite, Nev. — On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) wrote a letter to the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada to oppose an impending oil and gas lease sale on December 17, which includes parcels that could negatively impact drinking water in the City of Mesquite, among other concerns.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined his colleagues in the House to introduce the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. This legislation sets a nationwide goal of achieving a 100 percent clean energy economy by 2050, defined as net-zero climate pollution across all sectors of America's economy.
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 6 p.m. Pacific time/9 p.m. Eastern time, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will host a tele-town hall to speak directly to constituents about the open enrollment period that is underway, as well as answer any questions about H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act or any pieces of the drug pricing legislation package. Joining Congressman Horsford will be the Executive Director of Nevada Health Link, Heather Korbulic.
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined his colleagues in the Ways and Means Committee for a hearing on caring for aging Americans.
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, calling for support for H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. In his floor speech, the Congressman references the experiences of one senior in his district who relies on free samples from her doctors to access the medications she needs:
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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) delivered remarks in the House Ways and Means Committee mark up on Tuesday, encouraging his colleagues to speedily pass four pieces of legislation for the benefit of Nevadans and all Americans. The four bills debated in the committee included:
Washington, DC — On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) spoke in the Ways and Means Committee hearing, "Investing in the U.S. Health System by lowering drug prices, reducing out-of-pocket costs, and improving Medicare benefits." Congressman Horsford urged his colleagues in the Committee to support H.R.
Washington, D.C. — On Friday, October 11, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released groundbreaking legislation to create an out-of-pocket prescription drug cap at $2,000, saving American seniors thousands of dollars on life-saving medications. The Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act will lower prescription drug costs for the 46 million patients who have Medicare Part D.