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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today led a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection opposing a proposed rule that would require foreign travelers to disclose up to five years of social media history prior to traveling to the United States. The letter was signed by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) as well as 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,” said 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,” said 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,” said 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 travelers account for 12 percent of Nevada visitors but 26 percent of total visitor spending. Major events like the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and the National Finals Rodeo rely heavily on international tourism, supporting working-class jobs statewide. Nationwide, international tourism has declined 23 percent, resulting in an estimated $4 billion loss to the U.S. economy this year

To read the full letter, click here.