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LAS VEGAS, N.V. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today responded to news of President Trump instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.

 While Trump cannot close a federal agency created by Congress without Congressional approval, his move today undermines the agency’s ability to successfully meet its mission: to promote student achievement and prepare for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access to education.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today responded to news of a leaked memo from Acting Deputy Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Doris Diaz outlining proposed claims process changes that would significantly hamper operations and prevent many Nevadans and people across America from applying for or receiving benefits.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement today as the U.S. Senate passed patchwork spending legislation proposed by Congressional Republicans in lieu of a proper budget as mandated by the Constitution.

 The partisan spending bill deeply cuts programs Nevadans depend on, while simultaneously deferring to the Trump Administration for funding decisions that should rest with Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today voted against patchwork spending legislation proposed by Congressional Republicans in lieu of a proper budget as mandated by the Constitution. 

The partisan spending bill cuts deeply programs Nevadans depend on, while simultaneously deferring to the Trump Administration for funding decisions that should rest with Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today joined Former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Lauren McFerran, as well as current and former NLRB workers to welcome Member Gwynne Wilcox as she arrived for her first day back in the office, six weeks after President Trump illegally attempted to remove her from office.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Maria Salazar (FL-27) today introduced the bipartisan TRICARE OB-GYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act (TOTAL Care Act), which provides servicemembers and their families obstetric and gynecologic (OB-GYN) care without requiring burdensome referrals.

CARSON CITY, NV – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today addressed the Nevada State Legislature and warned of a budget proposal Congressional Republicans are pushing right now that would slash federal Medicaid funding to pay for massive corporate tax breaks.