S 1097 · 96th Congress · Commerce

National Tourism Policy Act

Introduced 1979-05-08· Sponsored by Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Pocket vetoed by President.(1980-12-25)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1980-12-11
Yea 218Nay 84
PassedHouse · 1980-12-11
Yea 218Nay 84

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Tourism Policy Act - Title I: National Tourism Policy - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to establish a cooperative effort between the Federal Government and State and local governments and other concerned public and private organizations to implement a national tourism policy. Title II: National Tourism Policy Council - Establishes the National Tourism Policy Council as an independent entity within the executive branch to be the principal coordinating body for policies, programs, and issues relating to tourism, recreation, or national heritage resources involving Federal departments, agencies, or other entities. Establishes an Executive Committee within the Council comprised of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and the Secretaries of specified Federal departments. Establishes the following policy committees within the Council: (1) the Transportation and Facilitation Policy Committee; (2) the Economic Development Policy Committee; (3) the Energy and Natural Resources Policy Committee; and (4) the Health, Education, and Cultural Policy Committee. Specifies the membership of each such committee from various Federal agencies. Directs each Policy Committee to review and comme…

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