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.
If you are a veteran and are having suicidal thoughts, please contact the Department of Veteran Affairs suicide prevention hotline. You can learn more by clicking this linkor calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and then pressing "1."
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WASHINGTON D.C.— Today, Congressman Steven Horsford issued the following statement on the House vote to grant Secretary-designate General Lloyd Austin a waiver to serve as Secretary of Defense. If confirmed by the Senate, Secretary-designate General Austin would be the first African American leader of the Defense Department.
Today, I rise to speak in favor of granting a waiver for retired Army General Lloyd Austin and his historic nomination to serve as the 28th Secretary of Defense, making him the first African-American in U.S. history to hold this position. Over four decades, Secretary-designate Austin served our nation with unwavering dedication in the United States Army before retiring. Moreover, he will serve as a leader and role model for our courageous service members.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steven Horsford voted in favor of H.R. 133 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, an omnibus spending package to responsibly fund the government and invest in critical priorities.
For now, more acres of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge as well as other public and Tribal lands in Nevada have been spared from military bombing and destruction.
Congressman Steven Horsford Votes in Favor of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted in favor of the passage of the joint Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Horsford led the charge to ensure the military funding bill did not allow for the expansion of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) into the sensitive public lands surrounding the installation, most notably the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
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Congressman Steven Horsford Releases Statement to Commemorate Veterans Day
North Las Vegas, NV-- In recognition of Veterans Day, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement that it would extend the deadline to register for an economic impact payment (EIP) to November 21, 2020.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass the Delivering for America Act, H.R. 8015, to prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from implementing any operational changes that would obstruct prompt, reliable service. The Postal Service has been a lifeline for veterans and seniors who need medication and rural communities in Nevada's Fourth District, including White Pine, Lincoln, Nye, Esmeralda, Mineral, and Lyon counties, who depend on mail delivery for everyday needs, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
North Las Vegas, Nev. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will host a virtual town hall to hear from the National Association of Letter Carriers, Nevada State Association of Letter Carriers, the Veterans Affairs Pharmacy Program, Nye County representatives, the Walker River Paiutes, and constituents who have been adversely affected by operational changes and discuss efforts at the federal level to provide critical funding to the Postal Service.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass H.R. 7617, the second Fiscal Year 2021 House Appropriations spending bill that secures robust funding for Nevada's Fourth District and communities across the country.