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Congressman Horsford and President Biden made an impromptu visit to Mario's Westside Market. They took pictures with locals and employees and highlighted the support the market received through the American Rescue Plan Act.

In a House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Steven Horsford addressed Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen on the urgent affordable housing crisis in Nevada. He emphasized the importance of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and proposed improvements for greater efficiency and transparency. Additionally, he lauded the success of the Direct File program and advocated for its permanent expansion to benefit Nevadans and working Americans.

Congressman Steven Horsford addressed the severe affordable housing crisis in Nevada in a House Financial Services Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, highlighting the extreme shortage of affordable rentals in Las Vegas and the significant increase in mortgage payments. He introduced The Housing Market Transparency Act to centralize tenant-focused data and improve housing safety. He also called for federal action against discriminatory lending practices to close the racial wealth gap.

Congressman Steven Horsford delivered a speech at the NALEO conference in Las Vegas, sharing his personal journey and emphasizing the importance of unity among diverse communities. He highlighted the significance of protecting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while commemorating Juneteenth and drawing connections between historical events.

Congressman Steven Horsford joined ARC Las Vegas to address the recent Supreme Court decision ending the ban on bump stocks and its impact on gun violence prevention. He highlighted the significance of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the trauma experienced by survivors of the 1 October shooting, and the urgency for legislative action. He discussed his efforts, alongside Congresswoman Dina Titus, to codify the ban on bump stocks and the broader fight for safer communities.

During the 2024 Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, Arria, a former foster youth from Nevada, interviewed Congressman Steven Horsford. Arria posed questions about improving educational opportunities and support systems for foster youth. Congressman Horsford commended Arria and discussed the need for better educational mentoring, mental health services, and peer-to-peer support. He shared insights on Nevada's implementation of paid mentorship programs and emphasized the importance of centering foster youth in policy decisions.

During NDAA week, Congressman Horsford centered his remarks to CFPB Director Chopra around increasing efforts to protect servicemembers from financial scams and fraud. Our brace men and women in uniform have earned special protections in the financial sector and the CFPB is working hard every day to get them the support they deserve.

During the House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of the Army's FY2025 budget request, Congressman addressed the significant challenges facing rural military installations like Hawthorne Army Depot. He scrutinized the financial and operational impacts of the EPA’s new proposed rule on open burn/open detonation practices, stressing the high costs and the potential setbacks in readiness.

Congressman Steven Horsford discussed Trump's controversial efforts to appeal to black voters and the stark contrast with Biden's achievements for the black community on MSNBC's PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton. He also addressed Biden's upcoming executive order on immigration and the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border crisis. Additionally, the interview touched on the political dynamics of Israel's war in Gaza and the importance of humanitarian aid.

During the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup, Congressman Steven Horsford spoke against an amendment that challenges the inclusion of race-conscious admissions policies in military academies. He referenced a recent Supreme Court decision that acknowledged the unique interests of military academies in maintaining diverse cohorts to build a capable and unified fighting force.