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September 27, 2019

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:


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Congressman Steven Horsford addressed in Congress in support of the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1595)
September 26, 2019

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:

Transcript of remarks:


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Congressman Steven Horsford and Congresswoman Deb Haaland with the panel members of the Veterans Suicide Prevention Roundtable
September 26, 2019

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.


September 25, 2019

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.

Issues:Economy

September 24, 2019

Washington, D.C. - Reps. Steven Horsford (Nev.-04) and Susie Lee (Nev.-03) released the following statement in response to new allegations against President Donald Trump that suggest he withheld foreign aid to Ukraine unless Ukrainian officials investigate his political rival, Vice President Joseph Biden:


September 20, 2019

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted today to pass the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (H.R. 1423), also known as the FAIR Act. Congressman Horsford co-sponsored this legislation that would end the use of forced arbitration in consumer, employment, civil rights, and antitrust disputes.


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Congressman Horsford with students
September 20, 2019

Washington, D.C. — As the United Nations considers the impact of climate change at its Climate Action Summit this weekend, young people are taking to the streets in their own environmental protests. Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement on the protests:


September 19, 2019

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Dependent Income Exclusion Act to make health insurance more affordable for families with children who have part-time jobs or are enrolled in job training programs. This legislation would allow families to exclude specific dependent income when calculating their eligibility for Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

Issues:Health

September 19, 2019

Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, September 18, 2019, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi in announcing the Lower Prescription Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3), designed to reduce drug prices for Americans across the country and stop pharmaceutical companies from hiking up the costs of necessary and life-saving medications.

Issues:Health

September 17, 2019

Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted in favor of reauthorizing vital Title III mandatory funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The bill was passed unanimously through the House.