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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2022Commerce
H.R. 6965

Visit America Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 29, 2022)

Visit America Act

This bill implements measures to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and to address the declining percentage of international visitors to the United States.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a 10-year travel and tourism strategy with annual goals for the number of international visitors to the United States and for tourism commerce.

The bill also establishes the role of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, whose responsibilities shall include setting an annual goal for the number of international visitors to the United States and facilitating international business travel to the United States.

Further, the assistant secretary must develop and implement a COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy to assist the recovery of the U.S. travel and tourism industry.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which shall aid the assistant secretary in developing and implementing the COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy.

What just happenedOct 11, 2022

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1](D-NV)Sponsor
14 cosponsors12 D2 R
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  1. Oct 11, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Sep 29, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 29, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 93 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H8155-8156)

  4. Sep 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 - 93 (Roll no. 466).

  5. Sep 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8274-8275)

  6. Sep 28, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Sep 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6965.

  8. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8155-8157)

  9. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Sep 28, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.

  11. Sep 28, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Sep 28, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Sep 28, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Sep 28, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Sep 28, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-508, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Sep 28, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-508, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Mar 8, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  21. Mar 7, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Mar 7, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  23. Mar 7, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Mar 7, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Mar 7, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 29, 202253

Visit America Act

This bill implements measures to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and to address the declining percentage of international visitors to the United States.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a 10-year travel and tourism strategy with annual goals for the number of international visitors to the United States and for tourism commerce.

The bill also establishes the role of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, whose responsibilities shall include setting an annual goal for the number of international visitors to the United States and facilitating international business travel to the United States.

Further, the assistant secretary must develop and implement a COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy to assist the recovery of the U.S. travel and tourism industry.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which shall aid the assistant secretary in developing and implementing the COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy.

Reported to House, Part ISep 28, 20228

Visit America Act

This bill implements measures to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and to address the declining percentage of international visitors to the United States.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a 10-year travel and tourism strategy with annual goals for the number of international visitors to the United States and for tourism commerce.

The bill also establishes the role of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, whose responsibilities shall include (1) setting an annual goal for the number of international visitors to the United States, (2) providing support for improved visitor visa processing, and (3) facilitating international business travel to the United States.

Further, the assistant secretary must develop and implement a COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy to assist the recovery of the U.S. travel and tourism industry.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which shall aid the assistant secretary in developing and implementing the COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy.

Introduced in HouseMar 7, 2022

Visit America Act

This bill implements measures to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and to address the declining percentage of international visitors to the United States.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a 10-year travel and tourism strategy with annual goals for the number of international visitors to the United States and for travel exports.

The bill also establishes the role of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, whose responsibilities shall include (1) setting an annual goal for the number of international visitors to the United States, (2) providing support for improved visitor visa processing, and (3) promoting travel exports abroad.

Further, the assistant secretary must develop and implement a COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy to assist the recovery of the U.S. travel and tourism industry.

The bill also provides statutory authority for the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which shall aid the assistant secretary in developing and implementing the COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy.

Visit America Act — Informed