Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) issued the following statement on the evolving security situation in Afghanistan:
"The United States must do everything within our power to protect the American troops and civilians on the ground in Afghanistan, as well as our allies and their families. Right now, our most urgent priority must be to secure the Kabul airport and ensure an immediate and orderly evacuation of U.S. citizens and those under U.S. protection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford applauded the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for announcing an action plan that follows his recommendations to modernize and reform the nation's unemployment system. The DOL will begin addressing acute challenges with unemployment insurance using $2 billion from the American Rescue Plan, which Congressman Horsford voted to pass in March.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) issued the following statement in support of the bipartisan infrastructure plan, which passed the Senate with billions in funding for Nevada's economy, infrastructure, schools, and the environment.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Today, Representatives Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), Robin L. Kelly (D-IL-02), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-AL), and Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) hosted a virtual Gun Violence Prevention Youth Roundtable to hear from local youth about their experiences with gun violence and to discuss current gun violence legislation, including the Break the Cycle of Violence Act.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV-03) hosted a roundtable discussion on how to strengthen youth employment and workforce development programs. Congressman Horsford, Secretary Walsh, and Congresswoman Lee were joined by labor leaders, local youth, and community activists.
Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) applauded President Biden's decision to extend a temporary ban on evictions to the areas hardest-hit by COVID-19. The extension came after days of pressure by Congressman Horsford and other Congressional Democrats.
Tonight, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) issued the following statement to demand an immediate extension of the federal eviction moratorium, which expired at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
"As Democrats in Congress fought to extend the federal eviction moratorium and keep families in their homes, Reps. Cori Bush, Maxine Waters, Ayanna Pressley, and others have spoken truth to power. Allowing the eviction moratorium to expire in the middle of a pandemic is unconscionable, and our working families deserve better.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) secured a historic $9.5 million increase in funding for the restoration of Lake Tahoe through fiscal year 2022 House appropriations. If the funding is approved by the Senate and signed into law, more than $25 million would be allocated to support fire suppression, address invasive species, manage the Tahoe watershed, and improve forest health.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass two amendments authored by Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV-04) that would support improving access to child care for military families and strengthen training opportunities for National Guard troops. The amendments were passed as part of House consideration of H.R. 4502.
The amendments advocated for programmatic funding increases that would: