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."
More on Veterans
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, February 26, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass five pieces of legislation to better the lives of Veterans in Nevada and across the country. This includes legislation that will expand benefits for spouses of servicemembers, increases grants available to organizations that provide legal services to homeless veterans, and extends time periods that veterans may request educational assistance benefits.
Las Vegas, Nev. — On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford will meet with local Nevada veterans to present them with the new Healing PTSD stamp from the United States Postal Service.
Las Vegas, Nev. — On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6 p.m., Congressman Steven Horsford will host a town hall on the upcoming 2020 Census count at the Durango YMCA.
Washington, D.C. — Today, December 17, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass H.R. 1158, the national security appropriations agreement for the fiscal year 2020.
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act final conference report, the first NDAA under the Democratic majority that keeps our nation secure and delivers for the people—namely our brave service members and their families.
Las Vegas, Nev. — On November 11, 2019, Veterans Day, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will unveil new legislation to assist the veteran community at the 14th Annual 1,000 Flags Over Mesquite.
The annual 1,000 Flags Over Mesquite event is hosted by the Exchange Club of Mesquite and honors active military and veterans leading up to Veterans Day, with full-size American flags raised on the fields of the Mesquite Recreation Center.
Washington, D.C. — In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV)and Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM) hosted a Veterans Panel and Policy Discussion to give veterans and service providers the chance to share their experience helping those struggling with suicidal ideation and offer their perspective on policy solutions that can help save lives and empower veterans to live healthy and meaningful lives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took up the National Defense Authorization Act, the first NDAA under the new Democratic majority that works to secure a strong national defense that is centered on the needs of our service members and their families, while advancing American values.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night regarding the National Defense Authorization Act to introduce an amendment that would benefit research institutions in Nevada:
Horsford hears from vets about what they need
Around a table at Congressman Steven Horsford's North Las Vegas office sat a dozen-or-so veterans who call Nevada home.
Andy LeDuc is one of them. He served in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972.
"Veterans need a lot of help," LeDuc told me.