Congressional Dems warn Trump rule for screening foreign tourists is another hit to NV’s economy

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 411

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Democratic members of Nevada’s congressional delegation are calling on U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to revamp her proposed rules for allowing foreigners to enter the U.S.

In a letter to Noem and Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, the Nevadans argue that enhanced background checks proposed by DHS for international travelers would further burden the state’s already struggling tourism industry, which has been hobbled by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the

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