Bill > S733

This bill aims to enhance travel and tourism cooperation between the United States and Taiwan by requiring several key actions. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, in coordination with the Secretaries of Commerce and State, must engage with Taiwanese authorities within 90 days to expand cooperation, which includes facilitating events between tourism industry partners, advising on cultural heritage preservation, coordinating visitor safety, and conducting mutually beneficial travel and tourism activities. The bill mandates that these efforts protect sensitive information and U.S. economic interests. Additionally, the agencies must submit annual reports to congressional committees for five years detailing their cooperation efforts and identifying any challenges. A separate requirement exists for the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report within 180 days analyzing the feasibility of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan, which would examine potential impacts on trade, tourism, passenger travel, government collaboration, and U.S. foreign policy objectives. The bill is consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act and seeks to strengthen bilateral ties through strategic tourism and travel initiatives.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/733/all-info