Horsford Bill Passes Divided U.S. House with Bipartisan Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement today as the U.S. House of Representatives passed his Apex Area Technical Corrections Act by a unanimous vote.

Rep. Horsford authored the legislation to allow new and existing businesses at the Apex Industrial Site to expand their operations without going through an outdated and burdensome permitting process for basic utilities and infrastructure. 

“I’m thrilled to see this divided Congress finding common cause to support my constituents in North Las Vegas,” Rep. Horsford said. “This vote is a resounding affirmation for our community to have the autonomy it needs to make critical investments without facing unnecessary hurdles from Washington. Allowing for local control of the Apex Site will mean more local jobs, more industries to work in, and more economic growth for our community.”

Today’s vote is a reflection of Rep. Horsford’s ability to work with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to advance priorities for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District. 

Under Rep. Horsford’s legislation, the City of North Las Vegas would no longer need approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to further develop existing electric power, water, natural gas, telephone, railroad, and highway facilities on the Apex Site.  

More information about Rep. Horsford’s Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is available here. 

Video of Rep. Horsford speaking on the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is available here.

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