USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill, the USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act, directs the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize establishing a working group under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) focused on travel and tourism. The bill highlights the significant economic contribution of the travel and tourism industry to the U.S. economy and the importance of Canada and Mexico as key trading partners. It aims to foster collaboration among the three countries to enhance the competitiveness and growth of this sector.
Key provisions
- Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to establish a Travel and Tourism Trade Working Group under the USMCA.
- Specifies the composition of the Working Group, including representatives from various U.S. government agencies and the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.
- Outlines the Working Group's duties, such as enhancing international competitiveness, increasing exports, and creating jobs.
- Requires the Working Group to meet at least annually and provide regular briefings to Congress.
- Identifies the appropriate Congressional committees to receive briefings.
- Defines key terms, including ‘North America’ and ‘USMCA’.
- Establishes a sense of Congress regarding the importance of the travel and tourism industry.
- Mandates the Working Group to exchange information and collaborate on policies impacting travel and tourism.
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