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Congressman Horsford believes that every Nevadan deserves access to high-quality affordable health care, no matter where they live or who they are.
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In 2013, only a few months after first coming to Congress, I was told I would need major heart surgery due to an underlying health condition. I was 40 years old, in good health, and had no way to know this was coming or to prepare for it beforehand.
Washington, D.C. — Nevada will receive $790,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to fight public exposure to radon, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced on Monday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement on Texas v. United States, the next round of litigation challenging the Affordable Care Act:
WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Health Providers Training Act of 2019 to address the nationwide shortage of healthcare professionals.
The Smike Act, which takes inspiration from a Nevada law passed in 2017, aims to address this problem by demanding transparency from manufacturers of diabetes drug insulin. The price of insulin had skyrocketed by an alarming 197 percent, leading to financial strain for many.
I will be speaking with healthcare advocates about the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, particularly in light of new attacks on the Affordable Care Act. During a roundtable discussion, we will focus on the significant financial burden faced by Nevadans when it comes to purchasing necessary medications.
Any attempt by this administration to defund or sabotage the Affordable Care Act is simply wrong, and I am determined to fight against it every step of the way. First and foremost, it protects individuals with pre-existing conditions, ensuring that they have access to the healthcare they need.