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This bill aims to improve travel and tourism cooperation between the United States and Taiwan by establishing a comprehensive framework for enhancing bilateral tourism relationships. The bill requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to engage with Taiwanese authorities within 90 days of enactment 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 bill requires the Assistant Secretary, Secretary of Commerce, and Secretary of State to submit annual reports to congressional committees detailing cooperation efforts, challenges, and progress. A separate requirement compels the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report within 180 days analyzing the feasibility of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan, which would assess potential impacts on trade, tourism, passenger travel, government collaboration, and U.S. foreign policy objectives. The bill defines "appropriate congressional committees" as specific committees from both the Senate and House of Representatives related to commerce, foreign relations, homeland security, and foreign affairs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2370/all-info