Press Releases

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the new second majority-Black district in Louisiana:  “In a win for Black voters, the Louisiana State Legislature approved a new congressional map which will create a second majority-Black district in the state.… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of Mr. Dexter Scott King:  “Today, the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the loss of Mr. Dexter Scott King, a leader and civil rights icon. We express our sincerest condolences to his wife, Mrs. Leah Weber… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III:  “Secretary Austin has served our nation honorably in and out of uniform for more than 41 years, including during his tenure leading the Department of Defense. He… Read more »

Today marks three years since the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)— released the following… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson:  “Today, the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the loss of our beloved Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, and we are holding her family in our hearts during… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement applauding new clemencies and marijuana pardons by President Biden:  “The CBC applauds President Biden and the Department of Justice for today granting clemency under new DOJ sentencing guidelines to 11 individuals who… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued an open letter to many major corporations and their associations who made pledges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and racial equity following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair… Read more »

As Americans face a nationwide housing crisis, the Chairs of leading congressional caucuses are calling for federal action to protect people’s rights and stop rent price-gouging.  Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the extended Israel-Hamas truce:  “The safety and security of innocent civilians, and de-escalation throughout the Middle East region have been the Congressional Black Caucus’ top priorities since the attack… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act:  “Today, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that there is no “private right of action” for Section 2 of the Voting… Read more »