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 – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued a statement following the House passage of H.J. Res. 42, a bill to overturn police reforms in the District of Columbia designed to make communities safer and hold police accountable in Washington, DC.
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As Democratic Congressman Stephen Horsford from Nevada and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, I express my support for young black leaders like Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who peacefully protest to address the survival and safety of their constituents amidst gun violence.
I express my support for the expelled Tennessee lawmakers and their peaceful protest against gun violence. I highlight the need for gun safety and reform, as well as addressing systemic issues like police brutality and economic conditions affecting the black community.
I am glad to see the large-scale investments in taking care of our service members in President Biden's FY24 budget by increasing service member compensation, launching Universal pre-kindergarten at all Department of Defense Education Activity schools, and continuing to combat sexual assault and harassment in the services.
I'm so excited to have a leader like Congressman Maxwell Frost leading on the issues of gun safety. He represents the generation that has been affected the most by gun violence every single day and the mass shootings that have occurred. Because of his legislation and other measures like it, we are going to work hard to keep all of our communities safe.
Achieving transparency in policing should be our top priority to eliminate substandard practices. By working together, we can address the public safety crisis and ensure the well-being of everyone in our community.
As responsible members of our community, we understand the pressing need for a transformation in policing practices. Although this issue affects everyone's safety, it is evident that black and brown communities face a disproportionate impact.
As citizens, it is important for us to prioritize public safety and hold those in law enforcement accountable. While many men and women in law enforcement carry out their duties with honor, it is crucial to address incidents of bad policing practices.