Horsford Leads Letter Urging DHS to Revise Proposed Travel Rule That May Hurt Nevada’s Tourism Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) at present led a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection opposing a proposed rule that might require overseas vacationers to reveal as much as 5 years of social media historical past previous to touring to the United States. The letter was signed by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) in addition to Reps. Dina Titus (NV-01) and Susie Lee (NV-03).

“Las Vegas is still recovering from the economic damage caused by Trump’s tariffs, which have hit our economy hard,” mentioned Congressman Steven Horsford. “Security matters but piling on new and unnecessary barriers for foreign tourists would be devastating for Nevada’s recovery driving visitors away, weakening our tourism industry, and putting even more strain on an economy that working families depend on.”

“Travel and tourism are the lifeblood of southern Nevada’s economy. This Administration’s reckless tariffs and foreign policies have already taken a wrecking ball to our local economy — making it more difficult for international travelers to visit Las Vegas would only worsen our economic woes,” mentioned Congresswoman Susie Lee. “That’s why I’m joining my colleagues to ask the Department of Homeland Security to revise this new guidance to ensure it is narrowly tailored to meet our national security needs without further discouraging tourism to our state.”

“Nevada’s tourism industry has already taken a severe hit from the Trump Administration’s reckless policies,” mentioned Senator Cortez Masto. “Requiring visitors to submit years of personal social media information before they’re allowed to enter the country is overly burdensome and creates unnecessary concern and anxiety for travelers we want to be welcoming to the U.S. This policy will have serious consequences for the Silver State’s economy, and I’m focused on reversing the negative impacts of this Administration on our workers and businesses.”

International vacationers account for 12 % of Nevada guests however 26 % of whole customer spending. Major occasions just like the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and the National Finals Rodeo rely closely on worldwide tourism, supporting working-class jobs statewide. Nationwide, worldwide tourism has declined 23 %, leading to an estimated $4 billion loss to the U.S. economic system this 12 months

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