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Washington, DC – Last night, Congressman Steven Horsford joined his colleagues in the House in supporting a $900 billion legislative package for families, workers, and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the larger Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations bill, House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Congressman Steven Horsford Votes in Favor of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted in favor of the passage of the joint Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Horsford led the charge to ensure the military funding bill did not allow for the expansion of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) into the sensitive public lands surrounding the installation, most notably the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
The Committee Members also requested IRS keep the EIP mailbox for congressional offices open through next filing season
Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 (H.R. 8294), which included an amendment led by Representative Steven Horsford (NV-04) to ensure equity among nontraditional apprenticeship populations -- including women, people of color, and individuals with barriers to employment -- in the national apprenticeship system.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04), Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced the bi-partisan Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act to revitalize the tourism and hospitality industries, which have been severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Congressman Steven Horsford Releases Statement to Commemorate Veterans Day
North Las Vegas, NV-- In recognition of Veterans Day, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement.
Washington, D.C. – Today,Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) advocated for Nevadans' healthcare access during the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight hearing entitled, "Maximizing Health Coverage Enrollment Amidst Administration Sabotage." The hearing focused on the significance of maximizing enrollment in quality affordable health coverage, in the face of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during the current global heal
Washington, D.C. – As a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV)issued this statement after Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell publicly warned of severe and ongoing risks to the economy if a robust coronavirus relief package is not passed:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement that it would extend the deadline to register for an economic impact payment (EIP) to November 21, 2020.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), voted in favor of House Resolution 1153 to condemn medical practices at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC), in Ocilla, Georgia, which may have resulted in unwanted and unnecessary surgeries without individuals full, informed patient consent. In some cases, reports have shown that these surgeries resulted in life altering injuries to the reproductive health of immigrant women held at the facility.