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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Congressman Steven Horsford joins fellow lawmakers and participants from the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) to demand bipartisan action on funding evidence-informed violence intervention and prevention programs. With rising concerns about gun violence, investing in proven, community-driven solutions is more critical than ever.
WASHINGTON – Today, on the 32nd anniversary of the death of his father due to gun violence, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced that his Break the Cycle of Violence Act (H.R. 5003) reached a new high mark of 112 co-sponsors and committed to achieving a goal of 150 co-sponsors.
NORTH LAS VEGAS – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) expressed support for the recent decision to uphold the federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from owning firearms. He released the following statement:
“Today’s ruling will help save the lives of countless domestic violence survivors. By keeping guns out of the hands of abusers, we are making our communities safer and protecting the vulnerable. This decision reaffirms our commitment to gun laws that safeguard our communities.
NORTH LAS VEGAS – Yesterday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) participated in a series of events across the district he represents, emphasizing fundamental freedoms, economic opportunity, and community safety as part of “Defending Our Freedoms” Week of Action.
Congressman Steven Horsford joined ARC Las Vegas to address the recent Supreme Court decision ending the ban on bump stocks and its impact on gun violence prevention. He highlighted the significance of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the trauma experienced by survivors of the 1 October shooting, and the urgency for legislative action.
NORTH LAS VEGAS – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) blasted the Supreme Court decision to allow dangerous bump stocks in civilians' hands again. He issued the following statement:
"Once again, Donald Trump’s handpicked Supreme Court has put the interests of corporations, in this case the gun lobby, over the lives of everyday Americans.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) submitted a request for over $60 million to bolster Nevada’s infrastructure and community services as part of the annual Community Project Funding (CPF) process. These investments would improve public safety, educational resources, and environmental sustainability in communities across Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District.
Congressman Steven Horsford discussed Trump's controversial efforts to appeal to black voters and the stark contrast with Biden's achievements for the black community on MSNBC's PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton. He also addressed Biden's upcoming executive order on immigration and the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border crisis.
During the markup session of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congressman Steven Horsford defended Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal and military construction.
Congressman Horsford discussed the achievements in public safety funding during National Police Week. He outlined the impacts of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, such as improvements in school safety and mental health resources, and detailed the significant funding provided to local law enforcement in his district, advocating for continued support to enhance community safety.