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NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford hosted a virtual community roundtable with Asian American leaders in Nevada to discuss the recent rise in violence against Asian Americans. Congressman Horsford was joined by Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-33), whip for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and member of the House Judiciary and House Foreign Affairs committees.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford joins the Congressional community to mourn the death of Officer William F. Evans, who was killed while protecting the Capitol Complex. Officer Evans had served honorably with the U.S. Capitol Police for 18 years and was a member of the Capitol Division's First Responder's Unit.
Congressman Steven Horsford speaks with Fredricka Whitfield on CNN.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As America mourns the victims of two mass shootings in one week, NowThis published a powerful video interview with Congressman Steven Horsford about the personal impact of gun violence on his family and the need for gun safety reform.
U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford's personal story is a big part of his stance on gun laws, and he's telling that story in a video posted by Now This Opinions.
"I lost my father to gun violence," the Nevada Democrat said.
"He was shot and killed when I was 19 years old. I was actually a freshman in college when I got the call that he had been shot and killed a block away from where I grew up in the neighborhood in West Las Vegas, and where I would later come back to work in."
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.