Press Releases
Las Vegas, Nev. -- On Thursday, May 14, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford will host another community conversation on the coronavirus in Nevada's Fourth Congressional District. The Congressman will discuss the Heroes Act, the latest piece of legislation to assist Nevadans as we grapple with the coronavirus in Nevada.
The event will begin at 12:10 p.m. and feature Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Assemblyman Will McCurdy, Assemblywoman Selena Torres, and Dontae Scott of the local Housing Assistance Corp.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement on updated guidance from the Treasury Department that will now allow employers that continue providing health insurance to furloughed workers to claim the employee retention tax credit (ERTC).
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) announced the Keeping the Lights On Act of 2020. The bill, which will be introduced in the next pro-forma session, provides Federal support to businesses in order to cover essential fixed costs—rent, utility, and mortgage payments—during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) is hosting a virtual gathering of Nevada's faith leaders in observance of the National Day of Prayer. This convening is an opportunity to celebrate the National Day of Prayer with the diverse faiths, cultures, and traditions that make up the fabric of our faith communities. The service will be streamed to the Congressman's Facebook Page.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford will host another community conversation on the coronavirus for small business owners in Nevada's Fourth Congressional District. The event will begin at 12:10 p.m. and feature Corey D. Williams from the Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Relief, Ken Evans from the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce, Peter Guzman of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, and Sonny Vinuya of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced his support for the Paycheck Guarantee Act to end mass layoffs, keep workers in their jobs and connected to their health care and other benefits, prevent employers of all sizes from being forced to close permanently, and ensure that the economy is ready to restart when the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced that Nevada would receive $2,463,966 for the Emergency Food and Shelter program coordinated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with the needs of Nevadans in the coronavirus pandemic.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- During the month of May, Congressman Steven Horsford will host twice-weekly community conversations on the coronavirus with various segments of Nevada's Fourth Congressional District. This week, the Congressman will host his second set of community conversation at 12:10 p.m. PT on Tuesday and Thursday.
Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to accept new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applicants and provide current applicants with an update on their loan status. The Congressman joined nearly 100 Members in sending the oversight letter to the SBA, including Chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee Nydia Velázquez and Chairman of the Financial Services Appropriations Subcommittee, charged with funding the SBA, Mike Quigley.
Las Vegas, Nev. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement commemorating the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: