Request comes as U.S. prepares for “American Decade of Sports” and key international sporting events that will drive tourism
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter calling on the leadership of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness to hold a hearing to examine the state of the U.S. travel and tourism industry. Following a year of Donald Trump’s reckless trade and visa policies, and at the start of a decade of major international sporting events coming to the United States, Senator Rosen is requesting a hearing to identify challenges being faced by the tourism industry and discuss how Congress can support states like Nevada that depend on international tourism.
“Travel and tourism related industries drive job creation and economic growth in states across America,” wrote Senator Rosen. “As the U.S. prepares to host several major marquee and special events over the next few years – including America 250, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics, the 2031 Rugby World Cup, and the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup, in addition to annual events with a major international draw, such as the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix – it is crucial that the Subcommittee leverage its jurisdiction over international tourism promotion to address potential challenges that host cities may face, study ways to support such communities, and highlight the essential economic benefits of attracting large, international events to the U.S.”
The full letter can be found HERE.
Senator Rosen has been a champion for Nevada’s travel and tourism industry. In November, she helped introduce the bipartisan VISIT USA Act to fully restore Brand USA’s funding and promote the United States as a premier international travel destination. Last year, Senator Rosen sent a letter urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to suspend implementation of the proposed Visa Bond Pilot Program, which will impose a substantial fee on international visitors seeking to obtain a business visitor or tourist visa to the United States. Senator Rosen has also consistently pushed back against Trump’s tariffs on Canada, which are hurting Nevada’s tourism industry.
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