Jan 22, 2025Sponsored
Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
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DemocratNevada · U.S. Representative
Steven
Horsford
U.S. Representative for Nevada
In office
7 yrsSince Jan 2019
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
53Born Apr 29, 1973
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Horsford has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal community violence intervention programsHorsford has sponsored the Break the Cycle of Violence Act in multiple Congresses (HR.5003, HR.4103), legislation that would establish or expand federal grant programs aimed at community-based violence intervention. Both versions attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors, reflecting broad support within the House.
- 02Supports expanded access to affordable housingHorsford sponsored the HOME Act of 2025 (HR.3214) and the Housing Market Transparency Act (HR.3216), both currently in committee. The HOME Act addresses housing access, while the Housing Market Transparency Act would require disclosure of certain market data. Both bills have been reintroduced across multiple Congresses.
- 03Supports domestic semiconductor manufacturing legislationHorsford voted in favor of the Building Chips in America Act of 2023 (S.2228), which became law. This vote was recorded against his party's majority position, and the bill addressed regulatory and permitting requirements related to domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing facilities.
- 04Supports expanded benefits and recognition for veteransHorsford has sponsored the Headstones for Honor Act (HR.6032), the VET Extension Act of 2025 (HR.6034), and the STRIVE Act of 2025 (HR.6033), all of which address veteran-related benefits or programs. He also sponsored the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act (HR.6912), which would extend tax relief to certain military personnel.
- 05Supports tax relief for tipped workers and dependentsHorsford sponsored the TIPS Act (HR.1314), which would modify federal tax treatment of gratuities received by workers, and the Dependent Income Exclusion Act of 2025 (HR.3769), which would exclude certain dependent income from federal tax calculations. Both bills have been reintroduced and are in committee.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Steven Horsford represents Nevada's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a seat he has held since 2019. He previously served in the same seat from 2013 to 2015, losing his reelection bid to Republican Cresent Hardy in 2014 before returning to Congress. Horsford served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2023 to 2025. He is the first African American to have represented Nevada in Congress. Before his federal service, Horsford served in the Nevada State Senate representing the 4th district in Clark County from 2005 to 2013, where he became the first African American to serve as Majority Leader, a role he held from 2009 to 2013. His legislative record in Congress includes a sponsored bill enacted into law (HR.618), addressing technical corrections for the Apex area in Nevada. He has sponsored legislation on community violence intervention (HR.5003, HR.4103), housing access and transparency (HR.3214, HR.3216), domestic manufacturing incentives (S.2228), veterans' benefits (HR.6032, HR.6034), workforce and education (HR.3590, HR.5385), and tax policy affecting tipped workers and dependents (HR.1314, HR.3769). He also sponsored the RELIEF Act (HR.7736) and a resolution expressing support for congressional engagement with the Congressional Budget Office (HRES.1101).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Jun 24, 2025Sponsored
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
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Feb 26, 2026Sponsored
RELIEF Act
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Mar 21, 2024Sponsored
Expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.
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Jul 27, 2023Sponsored
Break the Cycle of Violence Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
PACs account for 54.7% of Horsford's $2.6M in cycle receipts, with individuals contributing 41.5%. Top PAC contributors include Jeffries Battleground Protection Fund, Frontline Protection Fund, and International Association of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers PAL. Top employer concentrations among itemized individual donors include Apollo Global Management, Coinbase, and Andreessen Horowitz. Outside spending totaled $2.8M supporting Horsford, led by FAIRSHAKE ($1.8M), Workers Vote ($439K), and American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees P E O P L E ($187K), with no notable opposing outside spending recorded.
Total raised · 2026
$2.6M
Cash on hand
$1.1M
Spent
$1.5M
By source
- Individuals$1.1M · 41.5%
- PACs$1.4M · 54.7%
- Party committees$3K · 0.1%
- Other$92K · 3.6%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)17.9%
Top PAC contributors
- JEFFRIES BATTLEGROUND PROTECTION FUNDFEC ↗$35K
- FRONTLINE PROTECTION FUNDFEC ↗$17K
- HMPFEC ↗$10K
- TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP FEDERAL PACFEC ↗$10K
- FAIR SHOT PACFEC ↗$10K
- CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP ASSOC POLITICAL FUNDFEC ↗$10K
- CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC)FEC ↗$10K
- AMERIPAC THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICAFEC ↗$10K
- JOBS EDUCATION & FAMILIES FIRST (JEFFPAC)FEC ↗$10K
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL AIR RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS PALFEC ↗$10K
Top employer concentrations
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$19K· 6 donors
- THEGROUP$13K· 7 donors
- COINBASE$12K· 4 donors
- ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ$12K· 7 donors
- STANLEY GABART$10K· 5 donors
- UNLV$8K· 4 donors
- CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$8K· 7 donors
- ARIEL INVESTMENTS$7K· 2 donors
- NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC$7K· 2 donors
- BAILEY KENNEDY LLP$7K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2024
Supporting Horsford
- FAIRSHAKEFEC ↗$1.8M
- WORKERS VOTEFEC ↗$439K
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L EFEC ↗$187K
- CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEEFEC ↗$100K
- NEVADA ADVOCATES FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD AFFILIATES PAC (NAPPA PAC)FEC ↗$66K
- AFSCME WORKING FAMILIES FUNDFEC ↗$57K
- SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION)FEC ↗$49K
- HMPFEC ↗$40K
- FOR OUR FUTUREFEC ↗$19K
- MOMSRISING TOGETHERFEC ↗$17K
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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