North Vegas Times

Steven Horsford, a U.S. Congressman representing Nevada’s 4th district, has shared his views on labor rights and taxation policies through recent social media posts. These statements highlight his commitment to supporting unionized workers and critiquing tax proposals affecting tipped employees.

On January 24, 2025, Rep. Steven Horsford expressed his support for DC restaurant workers who have organized with UNITE HERE Local 25 to form unions. He emphasized the importance of these workers in the community and reaffirmed his dedication to protecting their rights. Horsford stated, "It was great meeting with DC restaurant workers who organized with @UNITEHERE Local 25 to form unions! These workers are the backbone of our communities, and I’ll always fight to protect their rights. Unions strengthen our labor force!"

Later that day, he criticized former President Trump's proposal regarding taxes on tips, arguing that it does not adequately address the needs of tipped workers. On January 24, he remarked that "Trump’s proposal doesn’t end taxes on tips—it’s a modest adjustment that still fails tipped workers." He further noted that it maintains a sub-minimum wage of $2.13 and contains loopholes allowing wealthier individuals to avoid taxes by categorizing large gifts as tips.

On January 26, Horsford announced an upcoming appearance on MSNBC's "The Weekend," where he planned to discuss his TIPS bill alongside topics such as Trump’s approach towards equal opportunity and his visit to Las Vegas. In anticipation of this discussion scheduled for January 27 at 8 AM EST, he tweeted: "Tomorrow, I’ll be joining @AliciaMenendez, @MichaelSteele, and @SymoneDSanders on @TheWeekendMSNBC to discuss my TIPS bill..."