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Protecting Tourism in the United States Act

Introduced: April 1, 2021 Introduced by: Castor, Kathy Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Apr 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 1, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Tourism in the United States Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including considerations of changes in industry employment rates and business revenues during the pandemic.

In conducting this study, Commerce must consult with industry representatives and provide an opportunity for public comment and advice, and its report must include policy recommendations for promoting and assisting the travel and tourism industry.

What's happening now April 2, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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