Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, announced that Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in the heart of Nevada’s First Congressional District will receive $31 million in funding to upgrade baggage systems in Terminals 1 and 3. Rep. Titus helped secure this funding by writing a letter with the Nevada delegation’s Democratic members in October 2022 urging the Biden Administration to provide continued support for LAS through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Terminal Grant program.

“As a record number of post-pandemic travelers return to the skies and to Las Vegas, I’ve worked tirelessly to advocate for and secure critical support for Harry Reid International Airport,” said Rep. Titus. “By replacing aging infrastructure, this $31 million in new funding will enhance the air travel experience, address pressing capacity needs, and better accommodate every new visitor to District One.”

“Congresswoman Titus has long been a champion of air travel in Las Vegas knowing the crucial role the airport plays in facilitating travel and tourism, and I am grateful for her support in securing this funding,” said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation. “We are thankful to all the members of the Nevada Congressional delegation who voted for this historic investment in airports and supported this project. Harry Reid International Airport was the fastest recovered airport in the nation. After serving a record 52.6 million passengers in 2022, we are preparing to meet the demand of future growth. These allocated funds will allow us to modernize our baggage handling systems, providing an enhanced customer experience.”

In addition to securing this grant, Rep. Titus has championed measures to decrease emissions at LAS, enhance airport security, and fund infrastructure projects from runways to airport lighting.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, this new $31 million grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s FY2023 Airport Terminal Program will be used to modernize baggage systems in LAS Terminals 1 and 3. Terminal 1 upgrades will include new conveyors, carousels, and standby power systems, while Terminal 3 upgrades will include a new control system to correspond with the new Terminal 1 system. These changes will enhance the capacity, security, and energy efficiency of LAS’s baggage handling system.