Biography

Steven Alexzander Horsford, born on April 29, 1973, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Nevada's 4th congressional district. He made history as Nevada's first African-American State Senate Majority Leader and the first African-American to represent Nevada in Congress. Horsford has been a strong advocate for responsible gun control, influenced by the loss of his father to gun violence when he was 19.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2014.

• Political Experience:

  • Served in the Nevada State Senate from 2004 to 2012, representing Clark County's 4th district.
  • Became the first African-American State Senate Majority Leader in Nevada, serving from 2009 to 2012.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, serving from 2013 to 2015, and re-elected in 2018, serving from 2019 to the present.
  • Served as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from January 3, 2023, to January 3, 2025.

Notable Achievements

• Culinary Training Academy: Led Nevada's largest job training program, placing over 80% of graduates into good-paying jobs and completing a multi-million-dollar capital construction campaign.

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Passed the "Clean Energy Jobs Initiative," positioning Nevada as a leader in renewable energy.
  • Authored and passed the Nevada Lands Bill to create jobs across the state.
  • Introduced the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, focusing on community-based violence intervention programs.

• Community Engagement: Partnered with Intel to launch a workforce development program for youth in North Las Vegas and initiated a food recovery program with Three Square and major employers to address food insecurity.

Horsford continues to focus on job creation, community development, and skills training, reflecting his commitment to the well-being of Nevada's residents.