House Bill 2299
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Tourism in the United States Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 1, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2299
Congress
117
Policy Area
Commerce
Commerce
Primary focus of measure is business investment, development, regulation; small business; consumer affairs; competition and restrictive trade practices; manufacturing, distribution, retail; marketing; intellectual property. Measures concerning international competitiveness and restrictions on imports and exports may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
April 1, 2021
04/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
04/01/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/01/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM