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HR 4450 113th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits Congressional oversight Corporate finance and management Marketing and advertising Performance measurement Travel and tourism

Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014

Introduced: April 10, 2014 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 2014
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.
Jul 23, 2014
Received in the Senate.
Jul 22, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 347 - 57 (Roll no. 433). (text: CR H6626-6627)
Jul 22, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6631-6632)
Jul 22, 2014
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 22, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4450.
Jul 22, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6626-6631)
Jul 22, 2014
Mr. Terry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 22, 2014
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Jul 22, 2014
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Jul 22, 2014
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-542, Part I.
Jul 15, 2014
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 14, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 10, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jul 10, 2014
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 9, 2014
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Apr 11, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Apr 10, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 10, 2014
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 22, 2014 House · vote #433 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 34757 See who voted →
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Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (TPA) to revise qualifications requirements for members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Travel Promotion.

(Sec. 3) Revises requirements for the Corporation's annual report to the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to require a description of and rationales for: (1) the Corporation's efforts to focus on specific countries and populations; and (2) its combination of media channels employed in meeting the promotional objectives of its marketing campaign, the ratio in which such channels are used, and a justification for such use and ratio.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Corporation and the Secretary (or their designees) to meet biannually to review procedures to determine the fair market value of goods and services received by the Corporation from non-federal sources. Reduces from 80% to 70% the percentage of the fair market value of those goods and services the Corporation may receive from non-federal sources each fiscal year, increasing from 20% to 30% the federal matching rate.

Requires the Secretary, in coordination with the Corporation, to establish formal, publicly available procedures specifying time frames and conditions for: (1) making and agreeing to revisions of the Corporation's in-kind contributions policy; and (2) addressing and resolving disagreements between the Corporation and its partners, including the Secretary, regarding the in-kind contribution policy.

(Sec. 5) Includes U.S. territories among the states and the District of Columbia whose benefit the Corporation's international travel promotion plan must ensure.

Extends the TPA and the Corporation through FY2020.

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend through FY2020 also the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to charge a fee for use of the electronic travel authorization system to determine, in advance, an alien's eligibility to travel to the United States.

(Sec. 6) Amends the TPA to lower from $5 million to $500,000 the expenditure threshold in the Corporation's budget for a forthcoming fiscal year in excess of which the Board must give an explanation to the Secretary.

Requires the Corporation to establish performance metrics including, time frames, evaluation methodologies, and data sources for measuring:

  • the effectiveness of its marketing efforts, includings its progress in achieving the long-term goals of increased traveler visits to and spending in the United States;
  • whether increases in visitation and spending have occurred in response to external influences, such as economic conditions or exchange rates, rather than in response to the Corporation's efforts; and
  • any cost or benefit to the U.S. economy.

Requires the Corporation to: (1) conduct periodic program evaluations in response to the data resulting from these measurements, and (2) report to Congress actions it has taken in response to any recommendations the Government Accountability Office (GAO) might make to it.

Directs the Corporation to: (1) establish a competitive procurement process, and (2) certify in its annual report to Congress that any contracts it has entered into were in compliance with that process.

(Sec. 7) Repeals the Corporation's authority to impose an annual assessment on certain U.S. members of the international travel and tourism industry represented on the Board.

What's happening now July 31, 2014

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.

 Related & companion bills 1
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 110
Messer, Luke
· Jul 22, 2014
Miller, Candice
· Jul 17, 2014
Gibbs, Bob
· Jul 16, 2014
D
Bera, Ami
California · Jul 15, 2014
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jul 15, 2014
D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Jul 15, 2014
Meehan, Patrick
· Jul 15, 2014
R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Jul 11, 2014
Bishop, Rob
· Jul 10, 2014
Holding, George
· Jul 8, 2014
MATHESON, JIM
· Jul 7, 2014
Brooks, Mo
· Jul 3, 2014
Flores, Bill
· Jul 3, 2014
R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jul 3, 2014
Heck, Denny
· Jul 3, 2014
LOBIONDO, FRANK
· Jul 3, 2014
Pearce, Stevan
· Jul 3, 2014
R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jun 26, 2014
R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jun 26, 2014
Bustos, Cheri
· Jun 25, 2014
Olson, Pete
· Jun 24, 2014
Stivers, Steve
· Jun 24, 2014
KING, PETER
· Jun 20, 2014
Lipinski, Daniel
· Jun 20, 2014
R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jun 19, 2014
BECERRA, XAVIER
· Jun 18, 2014
BRADY, ROBERT
· Jun 18, 2014
R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 18, 2014
COBLE, HOWARD
· Jun 18, 2014
DAVIS, SUSAN
· Jun 18, 2014
D
Garamendi, John
California · Jun 18, 2014
HONDA, MICHAEL
· Jun 18, 2014
D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 18, 2014
D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 18, 2014
SERRANO, JOSE
· Jun 18, 2014
Campbell, John
· Jun 17, 2014
Granger, Kay
· Jun 17, 2014
R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 17, 2014
R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jun 17, 2014
BARTON, JOE
· Jun 10, 2014
Rogers, Mike
· Jun 10, 2014
Schrader, Kurt
· Jun 10, 2014
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Jun 9, 2014
R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 9, 2014
Farenthold, Blake
· Jun 5, 2014
Gingrey, Phil
· Jun 5, 2014
WALDEN, GREG
· Jun 5, 2014
R
Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · May 30, 2014
R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · May 30, 2014
Byrne, Bradley
· May 29, 2014
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