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, 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). The landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ushered in transformative progress by calling for the protection of all Americans from violence and abuse, and working to ensure survivors had access to essential services and to justice. Every time Congress has reauthorized VAWA, they have strengthened it to improve protections and access to safety and justice for all survivors.