North Vegas Times

Representative Steven Horsford, currently serving Nevada's 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared a series of policy actions and their implications through social media. These posts outline significant governmental changes and reflect ongoing political discourse surrounding federal oversight, consumer protection, funding allocations, environmental agreements, and international health collaborations.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Horsford addressed education and consumer protections. He noted that efforts are underway to "target the Department of Education for potential weakening or abolishment," as part of broader initiatives aimed at reducing federal oversight in education. Additionally, he indicated a move to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which has sparked discussions regarding the future of consumer protections "Day 17: Targeted the Department of Education...".

In another post on the same day, Rep. Horsford announced a temporary freeze on all federal funding with an OMB memo M-25-13 intended to review program compliance with executive orders. This decision has resulted in widespread uncertainty and faced immediate legal challenges that led to a temporary block by U.S. District Judge Loren "Day 18: Released OMB memo M-25-13...".

Further emphasizing shifts in international policy on March 5, Rep. Horsford declared withdrawal from key global agreements citing economic considerations over regulatory burdens. The United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Accords due to concerns about environmental regulations impacting economic interests and also terminated its membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), critiquing its management of global health issues "Day 19: Withdrew the U.S...".