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During the markup session of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congressman Steven Horsford defended Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in federal and military construction.

Today, Congressmen Steven Horsford and Emanuel Cleaver, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, introduced the Housing Market Transparency Act to expand data availability about the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

Congressman Steven Horsford discussed the critical need to build over 4.3 million new apartment units to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in this hearing of the House Financial Services Committee's Housing Subcommittee. He highlighted successful public-private partnerships in Nevada as models for national replication, particularly the Hafen Village project.

Congressman Horsford discussed the achievements in public safety funding during National Police Week. He outlined the impacts of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, such as improvements in school safety and mental health resources, and detailed the significant funding provided to local law enforcement in his district, advocating for continued support to enhance community safety.

Congressman Horsford recognized Joe Louis for his achievements both in and out of the boxing ring. He highlighted Louis' role as a national hero, his boxing accolades including a near 12-year heavyweight title reign, and his efforts in breaking racial barriers in golf. He celebrated Louis's enduring impact on sports and civil rights.

Congressman Horsford paid tribute to Naomi Delores Jackson Goynes, a beloved educator who passed away recently. He recounted her impactful career in the Clark County School District and her legacy at the Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes STEM Academy. He expressed condolences to her family, including her daughter, North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown.

Congressman Horsford spoke on the House Floor about Lira Electric, a minority-owned business from his district, who were recognized as the SBA Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year. He shared their growth from two employees in 2017 to 34 today, serving major clients like the Department of Defense. He emphasized the importance of small businesses in economic growth.

In an interview with NewsNation, Congressman Horsford addressed Israel's right to self-defense, the need for comprehensive foreign aid, and the importance of congressional action on the fentanyl crisis and border security.

Congressman Steven Horsford joined NewsNation to address the pressing issues at the U.S. southern border and the challenges Congress faces in implementing effective solutions. He shed light on the recent bipartisan efforts hindered by political stalemates and emphasized the importance of comprehensive immigration reform.

Congressman Steven Horsford spoke in support of urgent action to address mental health issues, particularly within the Black community, during a Congressional Black Caucus special order hour. He underscored the startling statistics of mental illness and the disturbing rise in suicide rates among Black youth, declaring Mental Health Awareness Month as a critical time for legislative action.