This safe practical step will provide a much-needed boost to our travel and tourism economy.

This comprehensive legislation will support the recovery of the travel and tourism economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I don't have to tell anybody about the great conferences and conventions we have in Las Vegas, some of the greatest conventions in the world.

Having an office like this within the Administration to pursue this is vital to our success in my opinion.

I'm looking forward to working with Ranking Member Scott, Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Wicker, and all the members of the Subcommittee to use what we've learned today to finalize our bipartisan Omnibus Tourism legislation so that we can…

However, the travel and tourism industry, vital to every state's economy and work forces, still needs significant help.

Of course, our Harry Reid International Airport, at one point we had about 50 million visitors a year and now this last July we had 4.1 million visitors, and we're nearing pre-pandemic passenger volume but we have to improve that.

We want to bring back visitors. We want to increase travel spending and we want to create jobs.

We need these types of programs in place and this type of leadership at the top of these agencies.

The creation of an Assistant Secretary position will allow for that greater cross-agency, cross-industry, and other cross-business collaboration.

I was unable to attend the rollcall vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of James Richard Kvaal, of Massachusetts, to be Under Secretary of Education. I am supportive of his nomination and would have voted in support of…

I call up my amendment, No. 3317, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Ms. Cortez…

I am joined on this amendment by Senators Tester, Wyden, and Warnock. Our amendment will protect family farms, ranches, and small businesses while ensuring that the wealthy pay their fair share. Family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches…

I rise today in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will make historic investments in Nevada, pending legislation we are working on right now. With this legislation, Senators from both sides of the aisle were able to…

before I begin, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Richard Trumka, just as my colleagues have been speaking of him so wonderfully. You know, during his time leading the AFL-CIO, he was a tireless defender of workers and…

last summer, the United States saw up close the horrific damage that wildfires can do to our communities. In 2020, nearly 300,000 acres in Nevada burned to the ground. Right now, the Tamarack fire is devastating the Nevada-California…

I supported a provision to establish two DOE battery and components manufacturing grant programs--$3 billion for the Office of Fossil Energy and $3 billion for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

I love Georgia, but as somebody who was born and raised in Nevada, we want you to see what we have to offer and the challenges that we have around housing as well.