Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement after the Trump Administration issued a final rule that increases onerous work requirements for hungry Americans relying on the lifeline of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and weakens states' ability to provide food assistance in high-unemployment areas, and threatens the benefits of 2.1 million Americans:
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) in introducing the Fair Indexing for Health Care Act to reduce out-of-pocket costs by reversing the administration's rule that would make fewer Americans eligible for the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) premium tax credits and cause those who are eligible to receive less in tax credit support.
Mesquite, Nev. — On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) wrote a letter to the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada to oppose an impending oil and gas lease sale on December 17, which includes parcels that could negatively impact drinking water in the City of Mesquite, among other concerns.
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) gave a statement in the House Budget Committee, laying out the needs for investment in Nevada's students and our nation's young people.
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, November 21, the Senate will vote on the House-passed Concurrent Resolution to extend funding for the federal government through December 20. The C.R. includes robust funding for the 2020 Census, with $7.284 billion allocated for Periodic Census and Programs.
Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus' 2020 Census task force, voted to approve the C.R. and its census funding earlier this week. Ahead of the Senate vote, Congressman Horsford released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined his colleagues in the House to introduce the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. This legislation sets a nationwide goal of achieving a 100 percent clean energy economy by 2050, defined as net-zero climate pollution across all sectors of America's economy.
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 6 p.m. Pacific time/9 p.m. Eastern time, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will host a tele-town hall to speak directly to constituents about the open enrollment period that is underway, as well as answer any questions about H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act or any pieces of the drug pricing legislation package. Joining Congressman Horsford will be the Executive Director of Nevada Health Link, Heather Korbulic.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted today for a Concurrent Resolution to extend federal government funding through December 20 and keep the government open after the current stopgap funding law expires this week.
"Today, I voted to guarantee that our government and its many services will continue to be robustly funded while Congress continues budget negotiations for the next year," Congressman Horsford said.
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined his colleagues in the House Budget Committee for a hearing examining our nation's economic outlook from the point of view of the Federal Reserve with Fed Chair, Jerome H. Powell. This is the first time since 2012 that the Fed Chair has appeared before the House Budget Committee.
Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined his colleagues in the Ways and Means Committee for a hearing on caring for aging Americans.