Steven Horsford — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Nevada, 2026

Congressman Steven Horsford voted against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, and a Senate government funding package, citing concerns about mass deportation policies and a lack of accountability and oversight for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He sought to expand congressional oversight authorities and advocated for safeguards, including requiring judicial warrants for arrests and mandating body-worn cameras for agents. Horsford also called for the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

““Accountability is not optional,” Rep. Horsford concluded. “It is essential to public safety, the rule of law, and our democracy.” (Steven Horsford, Press Release, January 22, 2026)”

Steven Horsford voted against H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, in 2026, indicating support for broader healthcare access. He believes healthcare is a right and not a privilege, working to improve the Affordable Care Act and make prescription medications more affordable. He also co-sponsored H.R. 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, and H.R. 3514.

“Steven believes that health care is a right, not a privilege, and he will fight to make health care accessible and affordable. In 2013, he underwent heart surgery. Steven received the medical attention he needed, but he knows many Nevadans are struggling to afford health care and medications. He will work to improve the Affordable Care Act to ensure that quality health care is available for all of us, and stand up against Republican efforts to strip health care away from thousands of Nevadans. He will also work to make prescription medications more affordable and recently announced an Affordable Prescription Plan to reduce the skyrocketing price of lifesaving medications." - Steven Horsford, Ballotpedia”

Steven Horsford has voted against bills such as the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R.4758) and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act (H.R.4626). He advocates for clean energy, conservation, and addressing the climate crisis, emphasizing the protection of air, water, land, and wildlife. As Nevada Senate Majority Leader, he supported increasing the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard and the Clean Energy Jobs Initiative to expand the clean energy economy.

Steven Horsford supports a woman's right to choose, emphasizing that women should make their own healthcare decisions with their doctors. He opposes efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, citing that the organization provides essential healthcare services including birth control and family planning. Horsford describes himself as pro-choice and has consistently fought to protect reproductive freedom, a position he frames as fundamental to individual liberty.

““I support a woman’s right to choose. That’s a decision that every woman should have the right and her own way to decide how she makes those decisions for her body and I will always fight to protect a woman’s right to choose,” he said in an interview. (The Nevada Independent)”

Steven Horsford voted against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act in 2026, citing concerns over the unchecked power of ICE and mass deportation policies. He supported the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, securing wins for military families, but opposed Republican provisions that he stated weaken readiness. He also voiced concern about the use of military force in Syria without a multinational coalition, favoring diplomatic solutions to secure chemical weapons.

““This bill is far from perfect, and I strongly oppose its Republican culture-war provisions,” Rep. Horsford continued. “Our servicemembers are above partisanship, and the legislation they count on should be too. These provisions weaken readiness, undermine trust, and have no place in a defense bill.” (Steven Horsford, from horsford.house.gov press release, December 10, 2025)”

Steven Horsford advocates for adequately funding schools from Pre-K through high school and college to ensure equitable education for all students. As Nevada Senate Majority Leader, he worked to prevent drastic budget cuts to classrooms. He has also voted in favor of bipartisan funding for departments including Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and seeks to prevent federal funding cuts to critical programs.

“I understand that to succeed in today's economy, we must adequately fund and support our local schools to provide all children with an equitable education. (Steven Horsford, stevenhorsford.com/issues)”

Steven Horsford advocates for gun safety legislation, supporting universal background checks and measures to close loopholes that allow individuals with domestic abuse records to acquire firearms. He introduced the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, which proposes $6.5 billion for community-based violence intervention programs and new offices within the Department of Health and Human Services. Horsford also received an endorsement from Brady PAC for the 2026 election cycle.