HR-2299 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.House committee actions
2021-04-01IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-04-01IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Commerce
See Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Travel and tourism
  • Unemployment

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