Public Safety
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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) and David McKinley (R-WV-01) introduced the bipartisan Contraband Elimination and Safety Act of 2021. The legislation would direct the Federal Bureau of Prisons to start a pilot program to test a solution to reduce the amount of contraband that enters its correctional facilities without restricting inmates' rights to receive postal mail. Studies have shown that inmates who maintain close contact with their family members while incarcerated have better post-release outcomes and lower recidivism rates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford voted to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act. These pieces of legislation will expand background checks, close the Charleston Loophole, and keep our communities safe.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to improve community policing, stop the use of excessive force, and strengthen trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
WASHINGTON D.C. – This morning, the United States Capitol Police confirmed that USCP Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries suffered during the insurrection against the Capitol. Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement in response to this tragic news:
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, sweeping police reform legislation to increase law enforcement accountability, address biased policing practices, and curb racial profiling. The Congressman discussed this legislation on Instagram which can be viewed here. The Congressman also spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of this legislation.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), in partnership with Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), in introducing a resolution to condemn police brutality, racial profiling and the excessive use of force.
On June 8th, Congressman Steven Horsford celebrated Wear Orange Day at Cheyenne High School to oppose gun violence and demand action.
On May 15, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford joined Congresswoman Wilson and lawmakers to introduce the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act of 2019.
On Thursday, April 4, Congressman Steven Horsford delivered a speech urging the U.S. House Of Representatives to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).