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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It was an honor to return to Carson City and address a joint session of the Nevada Legislature, where I shared what we're doing in DC to deliver in the areas that matter most for Nevadans, like affordable housing, safer communities, and lower prices.
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) rallied outside the Capitol on Wednesday with Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville), in a call for gun control and an end to “attacks on democracy.”
I highlight the significance of multilateral approaches and collaboration with allies and partners to ensure deterrence and address challenges in the region. I specifically mention the collaboration with Japan and the advancements in defense capabilities. Additionally, I inquire about efforts to promote climate resiliency in the Indo-Pacific and emphasize the importance of green technologies in supporting defense requirements.
During the testimony, I discuss the importance of adequately funding and maintaining smaller rural, military installations, such as the Hawthorne Army Depot in my district. I also address the Army's efforts to combat harmful behaviors and express concerns about the challenges posed by unpredictable world events in achieving full readiness implementation.
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 also discuss the importance of defending reproductive rights and the need for federal law to protect women's access to health care decisions.
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. Additionally, I discuss the recent abortion pill ruling and emphasize the importance of protecting reproductive rights through federal legislation to counter the actions of ideologically driven courts.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has become a new front in the battle for the future of American democracy after Republicans expelled two Black lawmakers from the state Legislature for their part in a protest urging passage of gun-control measures.
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 believe it is critically important to support policies that ensure our forces can work as a cohesive team and that means addressing disparities that affect our military service members of color and our women service members.