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This bill, titled the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021, has several key provisions: It establishes an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, who will be responsible for setting annual goals for international visitors and travel exports, developing strategies to achieve those goals, and overseeing various policies and programs related to the travel and tourism industry. The bill also requires the development of a 10-year travel and tourism strategy every 10 years, and creates a United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board to advise the Secretary of Commerce on travel and tourism matters. The bill also includes provisions to promote health and safety in air travel, including the establishment of a Joint Task Force to develop recommended requirements, plans, and guidelines to address health, safety, security, and logistical issues related to air travel during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the bill requires a feasibility study on using canine units to detect COVID-19 at airports. Finally, the bill creates a pilot program to allow passengers arriving at certain foreign airports to continue on additional flights in the U.S. without additional security rescreening, provided certain security requirements are met.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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