Horsford Votes for Government Funding Bill that Invests in American Families and Workers

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted for a government funding bill that prevents a shutdown and makes historic investments in American families and workers. The legislation will also strengthen Democracy at home and abroad and fund the implementation of the PACT Act we passed earlier this year. It also delivers more than $21M for 14 local projects in Nevada’s 4^thCongressional District. Overall, this funding bill will create good-paying American jobs, grow opportunity for the middle class and small businesses, and provide a lifeline for working families. Taken together, the funding for Nevada’s 4th District and the funding increases for critical government programs will continue to reverse decades of disinvestment in our communities.

“I was proud to vote for this monumental investment in Nevada families and working people. From funding for our military bases and veterans’ health programs, to ensuring children have access to nutritious meals all year and investments in housing programs that helps renters and homeowners alike, and many other investments in our domestic programs, we have delivered on critical programs that in our families, workers and communities,” said Congressman Horsford. “And investments in defense programs and the security, economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine will continue our investment in their fight for democracy.”

The legislation includes transformative legislation, like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers while on the job. The package also includes reforms to the Electoral Count Act of 1887 that will thwart future attempts to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power between our nation’s Presidents.

Specific details on all the programs funded is available HERE.

The legislation also includes local Community Project Funding requested by Congressman Horsford for entities in the 4^th Congressional District of Nevada. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Las Vegas.

Congressman Horsford championed funding for 14 projects that will directly benefit Nevada’s 4th District residents. These include:

•             $200,000 for the Beautify The Block in North Las Vegas

•             $750,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV for STEM and SEL programs

•             $875,000 for the City of North Las Vegas, NV for a mental health crisis response unit

•             $750,000 for the College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas Campus, North Las Vegas, NV for the Nursing Skills Lab

•             $175,000 for the Counseling Services for Domestic Violence and DUI to Reduce Recidivism for Indigent Clients for the Clark County Public Defender’s Office

•             $391,500 for the CPLC Small Business Assistance, Las Vegas

•             $3,000,000 for the Grover C. Dils Medical Center, Caliente, NV for facilities and equipment

•             $6,000,000 for the Lake Mead/Las Vegas Wash Program, NV for the Southern Nevada Water Authority

•             $2,476,640 for the Moapa Valley Water District for Water Transmission Line Replacement

•             $145,000 for the Police Officer Wellness Program for the City of North Las Vegas

•             $1,000,000 for the Tonopah Child Development Center in Nye County

•             $2,500,000 for the Transitional Living in The Village at the Women’s and Children’s Campus

•             $250,000 for the Ty's Place - A Safe Place for Teens: Youth Personal Development and Leadership Program in North Las Vegas

•             $2,660,000 for the Virgin Valley Water District for Water Line Replacement in Mesquite

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