Veterans
Our brave and loyal troops put their lives on the line for our country. When they return home, we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never truly be repaid. Rep. Horsford is committed to ensuring that veterans have access to high-quality education, health care, affordable housing, and the services to transition back to civilian life.
Families of veterans, too, deserve recognition for the sacrifices they make.
For more information about Congressman Horsford's work to support veterans, please call 702-963-9360. Our office can assist with VA inquiries and other services.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Veterans Education and Transfer Extension Act (the VET Extension Act), with the support of Congressmen Seth Moulton (MA-06) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), to expand educational benefits for veterans, servicemembers, and their families, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, by promoting access to higher education. |
WASHINGTON – To honor our nation’s veterans during Veterans Day, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Headstones for Honor Act, which would posthumously recognize the contributions of individuals who performed military service while enslaved or who were otherwise legally prohibited from serving due to their race, gender, sex, or ethnicity.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The City of North Las Vegas hosted a celebration on Saturday to show appreciation to the veterans across the valley.
In August 2022, Congress passed the Honoring Our PACT Act, which finally drew an association in law between burn pit exposure among veterans and certain ailments, including many cancers.
I want to extend my gratitude to the panel for their service and express my appreciation for their insights. During our discussion, we emphasized the importance of cultivating diverse and influential leaders in our military services. Overall, this panel discussion highlighted the shared dedication to promoting diversity in the military services and ensuring that opportunities are accessible to all young men and women across the nation.
Some of my colleagues advocate for running government like a business, yet they focus on creating divisions in the military instead of following the same practices as our best defense companies. Our military understands that diversity is a strategic asset that enhances our capacity to overcome challenges. However, some individuals are putting partisan political maneuvers over the welfare of our service members and threatening national security. I remain committed to fighting for a fair & beneficial NDAA that all Nevadans can be proud of.
As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I am dedicated to prioritizing the needs of our military service members and their families. It is disappointing that certain amendments benefiting our service members were rejected, while extreme factions sought to deny access to healthcare and eliminate diverse positions within the military. Senate Democrats must prioritize national security and remove these contentious measures from the bill to ensure its successful implementation. Furthermore, derogatory remarks made by a fellow congressman are unacceptable, and an apology is necessary.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, for the first time, voted against the National Defense Authorization Act after extreme MAGA Republicans forced their fringe beliefs on nation’s servicemembers. As a member of the authorizing committee, he fought in committee to improve the bill with several amendments before it passed out of the committee with nearly unanimous support of Democrats and Republicans.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is crucial for our military. Yet MAGA Republicans are more focused on eliminating it instead of prioritizing our military readiness, leaving the US Marines without a confirmed commandant for the first time in over 160 years, all due to the political agenda of a single Senator who thinks that white nationalists aren't racist.
I rise today in strong opposition to this amendment. As a concerned citizen, I believe that it is important to address the issue of "wokeism" in the military. While my Republican colleagues may argue against it, I firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our armed forces. We must strive to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all members, regardless of their background or beliefs. Let us work together to ensure that our military remains a shining example of excellence and unity.