Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — On Friday, October 11, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) introduced legislation to make college more affordable by improving estimates of off-campus room and board for students at colleges and universities. This bill is a part of the College Affordability Act, a plan from House Democrats to modernize higher education and make lower higher education costs for Americans.
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced bicameral legislation in the House and Senate to end the cycle of gun violence that persists across the country. Each year, there are over 12,000 gun deaths and 67,000 gun assaults in the U.S. — the Break the Cycle of Violence Act will allow communities to create violence intervention programs to curb this ever-growing number.
Washington, D.C. — On Friday, October 11, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released groundbreaking legislation to create an out-of-pocket prescription drug cap at $2,000, saving American seniors thousands of dollars on life-saving medications. The Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act will lower prescription drug costs for the 46 million patients who have Medicare Part D.
Las Vegas, NV — On Saturday, October 5,Congressman Steven Horsford will host a town hall at Arbor View High School, welcoming his constituents to ask questions or voice concerns about H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- Today, on the two year anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting, Congressman Steven Horsford reflected on the tragedy and honored the 58 innocent people who were killed and hundreds more injured in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on October 1st, 2017.
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, September 26, 2019, a few days ahead of the anniversary of the horrific 1 October shooting, Congressman Steven Horsford delivered remarks at the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight. The hearing focused on gun violence as a public health concern, as well as the health care costs, social, and economic consequences of gun violence. Video of the Congressman's remarks is available below:
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) addressed his colleagues in Congress in support of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, also known as the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1595), prohibiting federal regulators from taking punitive measures against institutions that provide banking services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses. The Congressman's remarks are below:
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Washington, D.C. — In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Congressman Steven Horsford (D-NV)and Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM) hosted a Veterans Panel and Policy Discussion to give veterans and service providers the chance to share their experience helping those struggling with suicidal ideation and offer their perspective on policy solutions that can help save lives and empower veterans to live healthy and meaningful lives.
Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, also known as the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1595), prohibiting federal regulators from disciplining institutions that provide banking services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses.