Legislation Will Expand Local Control, Diversify Economy & Increase Economic Growth in North Las Vegas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement today as the U.S. Senate passed legislation he previously passed unanimously out of the House of Representatives: The Apex Area Technical Corrections Act.
Rep. Horsford authored the legislation to allow Clark County to acquire certain federal land (referred to as the Apex Site). The legislation now moves to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
“I’m thrilled to see the U.S. Senate advance legislation that is critical for my constituents and community in North Las Vegas,” Rep. Horsford said. “This vote will help solidify our community’s autonomy in making critical investments without unnecessary hurdles from Washington. Local control of the Apex Site means more jobs, more industries, and more economic growth for our community.”
Under Rep. Horsford’s legislation, the City of North Las Vegas would no longer need approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to further develop existing electric power, water, natural gas, telephone, railroad, and highway facilities on the Apex Site.
More information about Rep. Horsford’s Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is available here.
Video of Rep. Horsford speaking on the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act is available here.