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H.R. 2299 117th Congress House

Protecting Tourism in the United States Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism indust… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 1, 2021 Introduced by: Kathy Castor Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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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
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 Latest action April 2, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

 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.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • S 115 Identical bill Protecting Tourism in the United States Act
  • HR 8122 Reintroduction of Protecting Tourism in the United States Act
  • HR 3752 Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act
  • S 3375 Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2299: Protecting Tourism in the United States Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2299/
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"H.R. 2299: Protecting Tourism in the United States Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2299/.
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H.R. 2299, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2299/.
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