Horsford Celebrates Rangel as a Trailblazer

NORTH LAS VEGAS – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) expressed condolences today upon news that longtime lawmaker and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Charles B. Rangel, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 94.

“My condolences are with Charlie Rangel’s loved ones today, and with all of the lives that he touched over his four decades of dedicated public service,” Rep. Horsford said. “Congressman Rangel was larger than life to all who knew him – he was committed to his constituents in New York, but his impact could never be contained by Congressional District lines.

“As the first African American to serve as Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, he was a trailblazer and a role model for me and for so many others on the committee today,” Horsford continued. “As a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, his work has empowered millions of Black voices across the country, and gave Black lawmakers a powerful tool to express our collective voice.

“On this Memorial Day, we say goodbye to a decorated Korean War veteran who dedicated his life to helping others,” Rep. Horsford added. “Thank you for your service, Charlie, and thank you for all the ways your impact will live on. Rest in peace, Chairman.” 

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