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Congressman Horsford is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of every family in Nevada's Fourth District and building strong relationships of trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Horsford Calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Removal and Signs Articles of Impeachment

January 26, 2026

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NORTH LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today called for President Trump to fire Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Ms. Kristi Noem, and announced that he has signed articles of impeachment against her.

“Since her confirmation, Secretary Noem has turned the Department of Homeland Security into a symbol of unchecked power and cruelty,” said Rep. Horsford.

Issues:ImmigrationPublic Safety

Horsford's Statement on Federal Agent Shooting in Minneapolis

January 24, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today condemned the killing of Mr. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and called on the Department of Homeland Security to immediately cease all activities tied to Operation Metro Surge. He issued the following statement:

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Alex Jeffrey Pretti, killed today by federal law enforcement.

Issues:Public Safety

Horsford To Vote Against ICE Funding Bill: Pledges to Protect Public Safety for All Nevadans

January 22, 2026

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today announced that he will vote against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, citing serious concerns about the Trump-Vance Administration’s ongoing mass deportation policies and the resulting pattern of violence. The proposal would dramatically expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) footprint, increase new agent hires, and pour billions of dollars into detention capacity, vehicles, bonuses, and enforcement infrastructure.

Issues:Public Safety

Horsford Statement on 5-Year Anniversary of January 6th Attack

January 6, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement today marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6^th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Issues:Public Safety

Reps. Horsford, Titus & Lee Lead Demand for Congressional Briefings and Oversight of Any Explosive Nuclear Testing

December 2, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04), Dina Titus (NV-01) and Susie Lee (NV-03) co-led a letter (attached) demanding the Trump administration take steps to bring transparency and accountability to their stated plans to renew explosive nuclear testing.

Issues:Public SafetyEnergy and the Environment

Reps. Horsford & Lee Co-Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests

November 7, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) today introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act in the House of Representatives.

Issues:Public Safety

Horsford, Rosen Slam Trump Decision to Resume Nuclear Weapon Tests

November 3, 2025

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Issues:Public SafetyEnergy and the Environment

Horsford Praises Judge’s Ruling for SNAP Recipients to Continue Receiving Benefits During GOP Shutdown

October 31, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement today after Judge John J. McConnell, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration must use $6 billion in Congressionally appropriated emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure SNAP recipients continue receiving benefits during the Republican-led government shutdown.

Issues:EconomyPublic Safety

Horsford: Pausing SNAP Despite Emergency Fund is a Choice

October 30, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging her to use the $6 billion contingency fund for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) before benefits end on November 1st for more than 42 million vulnerable Americans.

“As we enter the holiday season, House Republicans are on their fifth week of a taxpayer-funded vacation and America’s largest food assistance program is about to shut down,” Rep.

Issues:EconomyPublic Safety

Horsford, Nevada Dems to Trump Admin: Address Barriers to ‘No Tax on Tips’

August 13, 2025

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North Las Vegas – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today joined U.S. Senators Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Rosen (D-NV) and Representatives Titus (NV-01) and Lee (NV-03) in sending a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary and Acting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Scott Bessent calling on the Trump Administration to address barriers in implementation of the ‘No Tax on Tips’ provisions that would hurt tipped workers in Nevada.

Horsford previously led Reps.

Issues:EconomyPublic Safety

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