Rep. Steven Horsford, who has represented Nevada’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, recently shared a series of posts addressing the impact of current economic policies on Nevada workers and families. Horsford, a Las Vegas native and University of Nevada, Reno graduate, focused his comments on employment challenges, legislative priorities, and proposed policy changes.
On July 15, 2025, Rep. Horsford commented on the state’s labor market following the pandemic: “In Nevada, where we’ve worked hard to lower unemployment from pandemic highs, these policies are a setback. Hospitality & service workers, tradespeople, hourly workers …all hit hardest by inflation. Trump’s economic chaos makes it harder to stay afloat.” He highlighted how specific groups in Nevada have been particularly affected by rising inflation.
In another post from July 15, 2025, Horsford contrasted House Democrats’ efforts with those of Republicans regarding economic policy: “While Republicans rubber-stamp Trump’s chaos, House Democrats are fighting back: Lowering prescription drug costs; Protecting the Affordable Care Act; Pushing for fair wages and job growth. We’re focused on working people—not Wall Street.” He outlined Democratic priorities such as reducing drug costs and supporting wage growth.
Also on July 15, 2025, Horsford criticized proposed legislation he referred to as “Trump’s Big Ugly Law,” stating its potential consequences for healthcare and living expenses: “And it’s not just inflation-Trump’s Big Ugly Law would: Rip health care from 17 million Americans; Drive up grocery bills; Raise power bills. Nevada families can’t afford this.”
Steven Horsford has served in Congress since replacing Ruben Kihuen in 2019 and previously held office in the Nevada Senate from 2009 to 2013.
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