Press Releases
Washington, D.C. -- Starting today, the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Now, small businesses in Nevada will be able to access those loans, following a disaster designation from the state's government and Governor Steve Sisolak. Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement on these loans:
Washington, D.C. -- Today, March 17, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) became a co-sponsor of Emergency Money to the People Act, to get emergency money to Americans hit hardest by the economic impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Following the announcement that Nevada's government will mandate the closure of casinos, resorts, bars and restaurants, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford voted to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to bolster the federal government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and address the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans' personal safety and financial security.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada in response to the spreading coronavirus. Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement following Governor Sisolak's announcement:
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Wednesday, March 11, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced H.R. 6199, the Emergency Unemployment Insurance Stabilization and Access Act of 2020, to ensure that states can provide earned benefits to those who lose their jobs or are furloughed because of the spread of coronavirus. This legislation would secure $5 million in assistance for Nevada immediately, with another $5 million and 100 percent funding for extended benefits if the state sees very significant job loss.
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford questioned the Department of Defense Deputy Secretary David Norquist on the Trump administration's proposed defense budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted for the bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus emergency response supplemental funding bill, allocating $8.3 billion for a robust response to the crisis, including support for state and local health agencies, vaccine and treatment development, and loans for affected small businesses.
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) questioned Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in the House Ways and Means Committee on a variety of the Congressman's priorities. That includes securing the support of the Trump administration for increasing the current IRS reporting minimum threshold of slot machine winnings to $5,000.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Black Caucus, led by Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus 2020 Census Taskforce, met with Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham as a part of the taskforce's mission to hold the Trump administration accountable to every American resident.