U.S. Chamber, Vegas Chamber Convene Rep. Dina Titus and Local Business Leaders on Surface Transportation Reauthorization

LAS VEGAS, NV - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Vegas Chamber, recently convened a roundtable discussion with Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01) and local business leaders. The conversation focused on the importance of a new federal surface transportation bill to support Nevada's economy and communities.

The event, part of the U.S. Chamber's national infrastructure tour and the Keep America Moving initiative, continues to build momentum for renewing long-term federal funding for the nation's roads, bridges, transit programs, and other freight and surface transportation infrastructure, which is scheduled to expire later this year.

"I am proud to join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Vegas Chamber to celebrate the House passage of the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act which will support our travel and tourism economy, make our roadways safer, and strengthen our infrastructure and supply chains," said Congresswoman Titus, Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. "I authored several provisions in the package to help our first responders prepare for thermal runaway accidents, ensure that our transit systems can run on time during the summer heat and during live events, make safety improvements in our school zones, help families make more informed decisions about e-bikes and e-scooters, and make critical upgrades to our airport infrastructure."

"Robust and reliable federal funding for transportation projects is critical for local economic growth and national competitiveness," said Jennings Imel, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "Our conversation with the Vegas Chamber, local businesses, and key transportation stakeholders underscored the importance of federal transportation investment in driving economic development and improving the quality of life for Southern Nevadans. We appreciate Congresswoman Dina Titus' leadership and support on this critical issue and thank her for participating in our discussion."

"On behalf of the Vegas Chamber, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Congresswoman Dina Titus for facilitating this roundtable conversation on infrastructure needs with local business leaders and community partners," Mary Beth Sewald, President & CEO, Vegas Chamber. "The reality is that federal investments in transportation infrastructure, transit accessibility, and traffic mitigation are critical to keeping our economy moving and our workforce connected. Congresswoman Titus has long been a champion for Nevada's infrastructure needs in Washington, D.C., and we appreciate her continued commitment to advocating for our community on these important issues."

Keep America Moving is a U.S. Chamber initiative that builds support for federal surface transportation reauthorization-set to expire on September 30, 2026-by convening events in congressional districts nationwide and engaging policymakers in Washington.

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