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H.R.951 / 116th Congress

United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Official summary

Version 53 · 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.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] · D–TX

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4381-4382)

  4. 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)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 951.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4381-4383)

  7. Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

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