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November 11, 2020

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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.

 

Issues:Veterans

October 20, 2020

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

Issues:Health

October 6, 2020

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:


October 6, 2020

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.


October 2, 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.

Issues:Immigration

October 1, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), participated in a historic legislative hearing entitled, "Achieving Environmental Justice For All,'' in the House Natural Resources Committee. The hearing focused on H.R. 5986, the Environmental Justice for All Act, a bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental and civil rights and to create the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice Compliance and Enforcement.


October 1, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, on the third year anniversary of the 1 October Las Vegas Shooting,Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) reflected on the tragedy and honored the 58 innocent people who lost their lives and hundreds more injured at the Route 91 Music Festival on October 1, 2017.

Issues:NVHeroes

September 30, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, in the final days of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Congressman Steven Horsford voted in favor of four bipartisan bills that enhance mental health programs in Nevada and throughout the country. These bills increase funding for mental health services in our nation, strengthening mental health support for underserved communities, young people, and for students who face a challenging time learning from home.

Issues:Health

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Congressman Steven Horsford Advocates for Nevada’s Restaurant Workers Facing Challenges in Coronavirus Pandemic
September 25, 2020

Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) took part in a Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee hearing to discuss challenges faced by the country's food service industry and examine potential solutions in federal tax policy to assist restaurants and their employees during the coronavirus pandemic.


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Congressman Horsford Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress Pass the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act
September 24, 2020

Washington, D.C. -- During Wednesday's debate on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) took to the House Floor to urge Congress to pass the legislation, which fights environmental injustice threatening communities of color and invests in a clean economy future.