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July 17, 2019

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted on and helped pass the Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 748), which would eliminate a 40 percent tax on high-premium employer-sponsored health care coverage.


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Rep. Horsford Speaks on House Floor in Support of Lowering Health Care Costs for Nevada Families
July 17, 2019

Washington, D.C. — Today,Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) stood in support of the Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 748), which wouldeliminate a 40 percent tax on high-premium employer-sponsored health care coverage.

Issues:Economy

July 16, 2019

Las Vegas, Nevada — On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford will speak at a Barbershop Pop-up and Health Screen event, hosted by Aetna, a CVS Health company. The event will take place at Executive Cuts Barbershop at 921 W. Owens Blvd. in Las Vegas. The pop-up will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


July 15, 2019

Washington, D.C. — On Monday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced $2.6 million in funding from the Federal Communications Commission for two Internet companies operating in Nevada's Fourth Congressional District: California Internet and Valley Communications Association.


July 15, 2019

Washington, D.C. — Nevada will receive $790,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to fight public exposure to radon, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) announced on Monday.

Issues:Health

July 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took up the National Defense Authorization Act, the first NDAA under the new Democratic majority that works to secure a strong national defense that is centered on the needs of our service members and their families, while advancing American values.

Issues:Veterans

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Congressman Steven Horsford delivered speech on the House Floor
July 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) delivered a speech on the House Floor last night regarding the National Defense Authorization Act to introduce an amendment that would benefit research institutions in Nevada:

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Issues:Veterans

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Front view of US Capitol
July 10, 2019

Washington, D.C. - Today, Governor Sisolak revealed that the Department of Energy under Secretary Rick Perry had been shipping and disposing of unapproved low-level radioactive waste at the Nevada National Security Site, violating the established NNSS Waste Acceptance Criteria. Congressman Horsford released the following statement about this development:


July 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Ways and Means Committee took up discussion of H.R. 397, The Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, also known as the Butch Lewis Act. This bill would serve as an important backstop to ensure that retirees do not have their pensions taken from them.

Issues:Economy

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Front view of US Capitol
July 9, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement on Texas v. United States, the next round of litigation challenging the Affordable Care Act:

Issues:Health