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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.
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.
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.
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.