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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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By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-110.
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 117-110.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with amendments. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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