Congressman Horsford Launches 'On the Job' Series to Highlight Nevada Worker Challenges

The initiative aims to translate firsthand labor experiences into legislative action on tariffs and cost relief.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:11am

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Congressman Steven Horsford has launched a new 'Congressman on the Job' video series, where he shadows workers at local businesses in Nevada's Fourth District to better understand the challenges they face. The first episode featured Horsford stocking shelves at a community grocery store, where he discussed the impact of tariffs on rising prices with the owner. The series is tied to Horsford's legislative push for the RELIEF Act, which would require refunds of tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act since 2025.

Why it matters

The series aims to document firsthand the struggles of workers and small businesses in Horsford's district, which has been hit hard by rising costs and declining visitation in the hospitality industry. By engaging directly with employees, Horsford hopes to inform his legislative efforts around cost relief and wage support.

The details

In the first episode, Horsford visited Mario's WestSide Market in North Las Vegas, where he worked alongside employees stocking shelves and breaking down boxes. He spoke with the store's owner, Mario Berlanga, about how tariff policies have driven up the costs of everyday goods, making it harder for modest businesses to survive and for families to afford basic necessities. The series will expand to include visits to local restaurants, bakeries, and bars, where Horsford plans to support staff during service hours and discuss issues like scheduling, wages, and the impact of declining visitation numbers on the hospitality industry.

  • Horsford launched the 'Congressman on the Job' video series this week.
  • The first episode was filmed at Mario's WestSide Market in North Las Vegas.

The players

Congressman Steven Horsford

A Nevada Democrat representing the state's Fourth District, which includes North Las Vegas and parts of the crucial hospitality corridor.

Mario Berlanga

The owner of Mario's WestSide Market, a community grocery store that has served local families since 1999.

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What they’re saying

“Mario's is a cornerstone of this community, but they're feeling the real consequences of these tariffs. From supply costs to prices on everyday goods, these policies are making it harder for modest businesses to survive and for families to afford basic necessities.”

— Congressman Steven Horsford

“When you spend time on the job with workers, you see firsthand how higher costs are creating real pressure, and families are doing everything they can to keep up.”

— Congressman Steven Horsford

What’s next

The 'Congressman on the Job' series is scheduled to continue with future episodes featuring Horsford working alongside employees at local restaurants, bakeries, and bars in Nevada's Fourth District.

The takeaway

Horsford's 'Congressman on the Job' initiative aims to translate firsthand experiences with workers into legislative action, with a focus on providing cost relief and wage support for small businesses and families struggling with the impact of tariffs and rising prices.