Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce Critical Funding for Nevada’s Vital Airports

WASHINGTON, DC –U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $42,985,481 in grants to international, regional, rural, and Tribal airports in the State of Nevada. This funding will allow airports to make necessary infrastructure improvements and support Nevada’s travel and tourism economy.
“Nevada’s airports are essential to our state’s tourism economy,”said Senator Rosen.“This funding will help modernize infrastructure, improve safety, and support the continued growth of communities across our state. I’ll keep working to bring federal investments back to Nevada and ensure our airports have the resources they need to thrive.”
“I’m pleased to see this funding come into the Silver State to upgrade the critical infrastructure of our airports.”said Senator Cortez Masto. “These improvements will protect the comfort and safety of all travelers, whether they’re coming to visit or returning home. I will continue to work in the Senate to support Nevada’s travel and tourism economy and our aviation infrastructure, everywhere from Las Vegas to Elko.”
A full breakdown of the funding can be found below:
Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have consistently worked to ensure Nevada receives its fair share of federal funding for its airports. They have secured millions in funding forclean transportationandimprovementsat Harry Reid International Airport andat Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Both Senators prioritized important airport terminal funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and also pushed to secure funds through theAmerican RescuePlanto support Nevada’s airports and airline workers through the pandemic’s economic crisis to the industry.
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