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February 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford has joined Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) to introduce the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act (GREEN Act) which would tackle the climate crisis through the tax code. The GREEN Act includes Congressman Horsford's provision to incentivize the production of Dynamic Glass, a specialized glass product that saves energy by providing control over the amount of light and heat entering a building.


February 5, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford voted to pass the bipartisan National Apprenticeship Act of 2021. The legislation would create nearly one million apprenticeship opportunities and includes an amendment from Congressman Horsford to support the recruitment and retention of nontraditional apprenticeship students, including women and people of color.

Issues:Economy

February 5, 2021

Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford said Congress needs to act fast to get COVID-19 relief passed and money into Nevadan's pockets.

On Thursday, Horsford said the House passed a critical budget resolution to clear the way for the American Rescue Act, Pres. Joe Biden's COVID-19 relief bill. Early Friday morning, the Senate passed a similar resolution.

The $1.9 trillion plan would include $1,400 stimulus payments for eligible recipients, more unemployment relief and funding to help schools reopen safely.


February 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Steven Horsford announced that his office has secured a $6,930,635 investment for the Westside Education and Training Center in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas, creating nearly 300 jobs for the community. Congressman Horsford released the following statement on this investment:


February 4, 2021

The College of Southern Nevada received a nearly $7 million grant from the federal government to build a new educational facility to teach much-needed skills for high-paying jobs across the valley.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration said Thursday it is awarding $6.9 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant funds to support workforce education and training at the College of Southern Nevada.

Issues:Economy

February 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Steven Horsford delivered impassioned remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of House Concurrent Resolution 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The bill, which has now passed the House, is a key tool to advance COVID-19 relief for working families and small businesses in Nevada's 4th District.


February 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick lies in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda. Officer Sicknick died as a result of injuries he sustained while defending those trapped inside the Capitol during the January 6 insurrection.


February 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford has reintroduced the Relaunching America's Workforce Act as an original co-sponsor. This legislation, which was first introduced in the 116th Congress, would authorize $15 billion in funding to prevent layoffs and support job training to help workers re-enter the workforce.

Issues:Economy

February 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer filed a FY 2021 Joint Budget Resolution to help Congress quickly pass much-needed COVID-19 relief, Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement:


January 29, 2021

Black Americans are still receiving Covid-19 vaccinations at dramatically lower rates than white Americans even as the chaotic rollout reaches more people, according to a new KHN analysis.

Issues:Health