North Vegas Times

Rep. Steven Horsford, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nevada's 4th district, shared his thoughts and initiatives through a series of tweets on February 21, 2025. Horsford, who has been serving in Congress since 2019 after replacing Ruben Kihuen, discussed topics ranging from honoring civil rights icons to legislative efforts and nonprofit challenges.

In one tweet posted at 18:06 UTC, Horsford reflected on the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. He described Lewis as "a civil rights icon" who fought for justice across significant platforms, from the Edmund Pettus Bridge to Capitol Hill. Horsford expressed his commitment to honoring Lewis's legacy by continuing to push for justice "Remembering my hero and friend, the late Congressman John Lewis...".

Later that day at 18:50 UTC, Horsford highlighted media coverage of his TIPS Act aimed at ending subminimum wages and preventing taxes on tips. He emphasized that his bill prioritizes working people over wealth transfer loopholes "Great coverage of my TIPS Act to end the subminimum wage & prevent taxes on tips...".

At 18:58 UTC, Horsford addressed concerns regarding Elon Musk’s grant freeze during a meeting with nonprofit leaders. The freeze threatens housing support for individuals with HIV/AIDS and affects AmeriCorps seniors providing meals. He criticized this action as unacceptable due to its impact on vulnerable lives "#WTF. Yesterday, I met with nonprofit leaders about Elon Musk’s grant freeze...".