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Protecting Tourism in the United States Act

USA117th CongressS-115| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2022
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4847
Protecting Tourism in the United States Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2299
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Dec 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.
Dec 16, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.
May 18, 2022
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-110.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4847
    Protecting Tourism in the United States Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2299
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • December 16, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.


  • December 16, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.


  • May 18, 2022
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-110.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3752: Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act
  • S 117-3375: Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2299: Protecting Tourism in the United States Act
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInfectious and parasitic diseasesTravel and tourismUnemployment

Protecting Tourism in the United States Act

USA117th CongressS-115| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4847
Protecting Tourism in the United States Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2299
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Dec 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.
Dec 16, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.
May 18, 2022
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-110.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4847
    Protecting Tourism in the United States Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2299
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • April 28, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • December 16, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.


  • December 16, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.


  • May 18, 2022
    By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-110.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3752: Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act
  • S 117-3375: Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2299: Protecting Tourism in the United States Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInfectious and parasitic diseasesTravel and tourismUnemployment