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Introduced
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, to statutorily establish the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry, which is vital to the national economy. It establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, who will be responsible for setting annual goals for international visitors and travel exports, coordinating with various federal agencies, and developing recommendations and strategies to achieve these goals. The bill also statutorily establishes the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which will serve as an advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce on matters related to the travel and tourism industry. Additionally, the bill requires the development of a 10-year travel and tourism strategy and coordination between the Departments of Commerce, State, and Homeland Security to identify and overcome impediments to reaching the established goals.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Dan Sullivan (R)*,
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Angus King (I),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1947/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1947/BILLS-117s1947is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1947/BILLS-117s1947is.pdf.pdf |
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