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January 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After violent pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol today, Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

"For the first time since the War of 1812, the United States Capitol was breached today. The violence and insurrection that I witnessed was in direct conflict with the ideals and principles that uphold our democratic institutions, and they are unprecedented in modern times.


January 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement on the ongoing violence and protests at the U.S. Capitol.

"Earlier this afternoon, myself and my staff in Cannon House Office Building were evacuated for our own protection. We are safe, in lockdown and waiting for further instruction from Capitol Police.


January 3, 2021

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford joined fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus to be sworn in to the 117th Congress.

In December of 2020, Congressman Horsford was elected to 1st Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. He additionally serves as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus 2020 Census Task Force and as CBC Liaison to the Biden/Harris Transition Team. Today's ceremony marks the 50th anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus in the United States Congress.


January 3, 2021

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement after being sworn in to the 117th United States Congress.


December 22, 2020

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steven Horsford voted in favor of H.R. 133 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, an omnibus spending package to responsibly fund the government and invest in critical priorities.


December 22, 2020

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.


December 8, 2020

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.

Issues:Veterans

December 3, 2020

The Committee Members also requested IRS keep the EIP mailbox for congressional offices open through next filing season

 


November 23, 2020

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.

Issues:Economy

November 20, 2020

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.

Issues:Economy