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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 10, 2019)
United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of State to develop and report to Congress a strategy to improve bilateral tourism between the United States and Mexico and third-party tourism to the two countries. The strategy shall involve dialogue and cooperation between the two governments. It shall prioritize sectors including hospitality, retail, and cultural education.
What just happenedJun 11, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4381-4382)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4381-4382)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 951.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4381-4383)
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of State to develop and report to Congress a strategy to improve bilateral tourism between the United States and Mexico and third-party tourism to the two countries. The strategy shall involve dialogue and cooperation between the two governments. It shall prioritize sectors including hospitality, retail, and cultural education.
United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of State to develop and report to Congress a strategy to improve bilateral tourism between the United States and Mexico and third-party tourism to the two countries. The strategy shall involve dialogue and cooperation between the two governments. It shall prioritize sectors including hospitality, retail, medical and dental care, and cultural education.