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Congressman Horsford highlighted the pressing issues of housing and healthcare for military members in his district, which includes Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases, during a recent House Armed Services Hearing. He discussed the severe unmet housing needs at Nellis Air Force Base and the significant challenges faced by military members at Creech who must travel extensively for basic services.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) applauded the announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to invest $28,650,000 to help Nevada identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead can cause a range of severe health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children.
By Casey Harrison
A new federal proposal from Nevada US Rep. Steven Horsford seeks to provide funding for states to support nursing home workers in a bid to keep qualified staff from leaving for other lines of work.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act. The bill would improve nursing home care by strengthening wages and benefits for long-term care workers.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced a Rural Development investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Yomba Shoshone Tribe. The $772,000 funding will support the replacement of their outdated water tank to reduce the risk of water loss and ensure reliable access to clean water.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced today that he has invited Kelly Maxwell, CEO and Executive Director of Baby’s Bounty, as his guest for President Biden’s State of the Union speech on March 7, 2024. He issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced legislation to enhance transparency and consumer empowerment in mental health care. The Mental Health Transparency Act would improve the way mental health services are navigated and accessed in the United States.
The recent legislative session in Carson City proved to be very successful for our state, with advancements in children’s issues, election law, health care, higher education, K-12 education, LGBTQ rights, and for our tribal nations. One major area of success was in economic development, and in particular funds for non-profit and direct service government agencies.