Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement about the absence of funding for the nuclear waste repository under Yucca Mountain after the President tweeted that he is committed to finding alternatives.
In the President's budget for Fiscal Year 2021, there is no funding allocated for licensing the planned nuclear waste repository under Yucca Mountain. That would reverse the White House's efforts in its past budget proposals to persuade Congress to appropriate money to reauthorize the site.
Washington, D.C. — Today, February 7, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to send emergency supplemental aid to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of multiple devastating earthquakes. The legislation provides $4.67 billion in assistance to Puerto Rico, with significant funding for educational needs, repairs to transportation infrastructure, and community development activities.
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Whistleblower Protection Act of 2020 which amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (ERA) to clarify whistleblower rights and protections. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted in favor of H.Res. 826, Expressing Disapproval of the Trump Administration's Harmful Actions Toward Medicaid. On January 30, 2020, the Trump Administration unveiled its illegal Medicaid block grant plan, referred to as the "Healthy Adult Opportunity," which would invite states to cap and slash Medicaid.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize(PRO) Act (H.R. 2474), a bold proposal that strengthens workers' power to stand together and negotiate for bigger paychecks, better benefits, and safer working conditions. The PRO Act, which is the most significant upgrade to the U.S. labor law in 80 years, is a direct response to the struggle that many hardworking families are facing to keep pace with the rising costs of education, child care, housing, and other basic essentials.
Washington, D.C. — In response to the State of the Union address given by President Trump this evening, Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement:
Washington, DC — Joining Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) at the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4, 2020, will be Ruby Duncan, a lifelong welfare rights and health care advocate whose organization, Operation Life, operated a medical clinic to provide health care to Nevada's most vulnerable families.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass two House Amendments, the No War Against Iran Act and a repeal of the Authorization of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
These votes follow the House passage of the War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Actions Regarding Iran on January 9, 2020. The two amendments passed today are also designed to reassert Congress's constitutional authority on matters of war.
Washington, DC — Joining Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) at the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4, 2020, will be Ruby Duncan, a lifelong welfare rights and health care advocate whose organization, Operation Life, operated a medical clinic to provide health care to Nevada's most vulnerable families.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today spoke in the House Budget Committee hearing on The Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook to describe the fiscal outlook for Nevada over the next time years, describing the vast reach of income inequality and need for more federal investment in the workforce.