Rep. Steven Horsford, U.S. Congressman representing Nevada’s 4th district since 2019, used his Twitter account this week to address issues ranging from honoring local law enforcement to advocating for voting rights and highlighting economic pressures on Nevada families.
On May 14, Horsford paid tribute to a fallen officer, writing: “Seventeen years protecting North Las Vegas. A veteran. A volunteer firefighter. A public servant in every sense of the word. This week, Officer Jason Roscow’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, and Nevada will carry his legacy” (May 14, 2026).
The following day, Horsford turned his attention to voting rights and civic engagement: “The fight for voting rights did not end with one generation, and it will not end with ours. On May 16, I’m joining leaders, organizers, faith communities, and advocates in the South for the National Day of Action for Voting Rights because protecting democracy requires all of us.” (May 15, 2026).
Later that day he addressed economic challenges facing constituents: “Families across Nevada are being asked to do more with less. Higher grocery bills. Rising housing costs. More expensive childcare, healthcare, and utilities. The average Nevada family is now paying thousands more just to cover basic living expenses. On the International Day of” (May 15, 2026).
Steven Horsford has served as a member of Congress since replacing Ruben Kihuen in 2019 and previously held office in the Nevada Senate from 2009 to 2013. Born in Las Vegas in 1973 and currently residing there at age 49, Horsford is an alumnus of the University of Nevada, Reno.
