Steven Horsford
Sourced recordU.S. House - NV District 04 · Congressional District 4
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Steven Alexzander Horsford is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative for Nevada's 4th congressional district since 2019, previously holding the position from 2013 to 2015. He also served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2023 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Nevada State Senate, representing the 4th district, in Clark County, from 2005 to 2013. Horsford was the first African American to serve as Majority Leader (2009–2013) and the first African American to represent Nevada in Congress. He lost to Republican nominee… (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialSteven Horsford is a candidate for U.S. House - NV District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $5,441,412.69 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Horsford: Affordable Housing Is Coming to Nevada, With or Without Trump
- VerifiedPublic statement: Horsford “Sign the Housing Bill. Nevadans Have Waited Long Enough.”
- VerifiedPublic statement: Horsford Supports Largest Housing Package in Decades to Support Homeowners not Hedge Funds
- VerifiedPublic statement: Horsford Introduces Legislation to Protect Workers from AI-Driven Layoffs
- VerifiedPublic statement: Horsford and Clyburn Convene Nevada Leaders on the Future of Voting Rights, Representation, and Political Power
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Steven Horsford Says Housing Act Will Bring Affordable Housing to Nevada - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Steven Horsford Backs Passage of Housing Legislation in Congress - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Got a Minute? Rep. Steven Horsford discusses housing, economy in reelection bid - FOX5 Vegas
- VerifiedNews coverage: FULL: Steven Horsford | 2026 U.S. House - NV District 4 Race - FOX5 Vegas
- VerifiedNews coverage: Horsford Takes "Congressman on the Job" to the Kitchen, Spotlighting Small Business Crisis - Congressman Steven Horsford | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Horsford Works Alongside North Las Vegas Small Business Owner Impacted by Republican Healthcare Cuts - Congressman Steven Horsford | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Office of Congressman Horsford Provides Passport Services to Nearly 300 Nevadans - Congressman Steven Horsford | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Culinary Union hosted meeting with Congressman Steven Horsford and hundreds of tipped hospitality workers as fight continues for a permanent No Taxes on Tips policy - Culinary Union Local 226
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Steven Horsford discusses education and workforce development in Pahrump - Pahrump Valley Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Horsford Launches “Congressman on the Job” Series to Walk a Mile in Nevada Workers’ Shoes - Congressman Steven Horsford | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Steven Horsford Supports War Powers Resolution on Military Action in Iran - Quiver Quantitative
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-02-20: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-02-13: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-19: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-12-12: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-12-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2025-11-17: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Public Statements
class="block block--drupaltheme50-62-horsford-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Press Releases July 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement in response to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, despite President Trump’s refusal to sign the historic package. “Today, affordable housing won. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become the largest federal housing package passed in decades, not because President Trump signed
refusal to sign the historic package. “Today, affordable housing won. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become the largest federal housing package passed in decades, not because President Trump signed it, but because the American people demanded action and Congress delivered with overwhelming bipartisan majority. Issues : Economy July 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) is urging President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act into la
"evo-press-release__body"> WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) is urging President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act into law. The bill passed both the House and Senate and was sent to the President's desk five days ago. Under the Constitution, he now has five days remaining to sign it. Issues : Economy June 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement on the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Hou
l-auto">June 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement on the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Issues : Economy June 19, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Congressman James Moylan (GU) introduced the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act today. This legislation would bring transparency and accountability to AI-driven layoffs as artificial
en Horsford (NV-04), Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Congressman James Moylan (GU) introduced the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act today. This legislation would bring transparency and accountability to AI-driven layoffs as artificial intelligence reshapes the American workforce at an unprecedented pace. Issues : Economy June 17, 2026 Press Release NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) hosted civil rights leader and trailblazer Congressman Jim Clyburn (SC-06) through
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