Proposals to limit or eliminate the tax exemptions for 501(c) organizations. Proposals related to extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2025, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Proposals related to the tax treatment of administering loyalty points programs.
FY2026 appropriations related to efficient customs and visitor visa processing, including the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026 and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act of 2026. CBP and TSA funding and staffing in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. Funding for the Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism in the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2026. Increased funding for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for host city costs and security needs to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the FY2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026.
Creation of a Federal transportation program that provides funding to cities and states with high levels of visitation for projects that alleviate congestion and improve the efficiency of long-haul travel. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Issues related to transportation planning and preparation for host cities including, S. 1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025.
Support for CBP and TSA biometric identification services, including additional funding for biometric exit included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities. Support for additional CBP officers at airports of entry, including proposals included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and S. 1678, the Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025 Support for additional funding for security, planning, and other costs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 LA Olympics, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Issues related to the competitiveness of the U.S. travel industry, particularly for international, group, and transient business air travel. Proposals to create a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including the nomination of a qualified candidate. Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 / H.R. 1479). Issues related to the American Music Tourism Act (S. 195 / H.R. 617). Issues related to the Travel Promotion Act, funding for the Corporation for Travel Promotion, and its future reauthorization. Proposals to reduce annual transfers to the Travel Promotion Fund, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Legislative proposals to reduce visa interview wait times for large international events hosted in the U.S. Administration efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including a dedicated application process for time-sensitive business travelers and proposals to streamline visa processing for global sports events hosted in the U.S. Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, language in FY26 appropriations to require the Department of Homeland Security to release supplemental visas when the needs of seasonal businesses cannot be filled with U.S. workers. Proposals to increase non-immigrant visa fees included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Proposals to modernize Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems through increased investment, staffing, innovation, and technology upgrades, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Proposals to extend the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Proposals to extend the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, including S. 5402, the America the Beautiful Act. Proposals to restore staffing at the National Parks, including S. 949, the Protect Our Parks Act of 2025.