U.S. Representative
Steven Horsford
Democrat - Nevada
After losing his father at 19 to gun violence, Steven Horsford has been a strong proponent of gun violence prevention in Congress, empathizing with those who have experienced the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence. Horsford authored the bill to invest in community intervention programs to prevent gun violence in communities, which became law through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law.
“I remain committed to work toward a future without terror, a future without Hamas.”
- Rep. Steven Horsford
POLITICAL CAREER
First African American majority leader in the Nevada State Senate
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
Committee on Ways and Means
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Pro-Choice Caucus
INTERESTING FACTS
Became the head of his household at ten years old
