FEDERALhearing transcript

House Committee Hearing on International Visitor Processing at Harry Reid International Airport

Original title: EXAMINING DHS'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PROCESSING FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

January 1, 2022

airport security international travel tourism DHS transportation infrastructure

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing evaluates the efficiency of federal security operations at Harry Reid International Airport, which directly impacts wait times and the overall travel experience for millions of international visitors to Las Vegas.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

International travelers

Travelers are subject to the security processing procedures and wait times managed by the TSA and CBP at the airport.

Las Vegas tourism industry

The efficiency of airport processing impacts the volume of international visitors arriving in the city.

TSA and CBP personnel

These employees are responsible for implementing the security technologies and processing protocols discussed in the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Homeland Security held a in Las Vegas to evaluate how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is managing the increase in international travelers. The committee reviewed current security technologies and discussed strategies to improve the passenger experience as tourism numbers recover from the pandemic.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 24, 2022, at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas hosted over 42 million visitors in 2019.
Passenger volume at Harry Reid International Airport increased by 66% between March 2021 and March 2022.
International passenger volume at the airport increased by 800% between March 2021 and March 2022.
The committee examined new security technologies currently being tested at airport checkpoints.
The hearing included testimony from officials representing the TSA, CBP, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and the Clark County Department of Aviation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this hearing held in Las Vegas?

The committee held a to examine how federal agencies like the and are handling the rebound in international tourism at a major travel hub.

What is the goal of the committee's review?

The goal is to assess the effectiveness of current visitor processing efforts and identify how the federal government can support the recovery of the travel industry.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Post-Pandemic Travel Surge

The document highlights an 800% increase in international passenger volume at Harry Reid International Airport over a one-year period, illustrating the rapid recovery of international travel.

Harry Reid International Airport

Connected Entities

personBennie G. Thompson“Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security”Map →

personKate Wik“Chief Marketing Officer, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority”Map →

personKaren R. Burke“Federal Security Director, Nevada, TSA”Map →

personRosemary A. Vassiliadis“Director of Aviation, Clark County Department of Aviation”Map →

personDina Titus“U.S. Representative from Nevada”Map →

locationHarry Reid International Airport“Site of the field hearing”Map →

personCarlos Martel“Director of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Subject of the oversight hearing”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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