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US HR8122

US HR8122
Protecting Tourism in the United States Act


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Introduced
08/28/2020
In Committee
08/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including considerations of changes in industry employment rates and business revenues during the pandemic.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States. The study must consider changes in employment rates, business revenues, and contributions of the travel and tourism industry to the overall U.S. economy during the pandemic period. The Secretary of Commerce is required to consult with various industry stakeholders and provide an opportunity for public comment. The bill also mandates an interim study and report within 3 months of the bill's enactment, followed by a final report to Congress within 6 months of the completion of the full study.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 08/28/2020)

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