HR 1311 · 97th Congress · Commerce

National Tourism Policy Act

Introduced 1981-01-27· Sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
Committee
House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Other Measure S.304 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.(1981-07-28)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1981-07-28
Yea 321Nay 98
PassedHouse · 1981-07-28
Yea 321Nay 98

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, State and local governments, and other concerned public and private organizations to implement a national tourism policy. Title II: United States Travel and Tourism Administration - Establishes as an independent agency the United States Travel and Tourism Administration. Authorizes the Administration to assist Congress and the Federal agencies having policy and programmatic responsibilities affecting tourism. Directs the Administrator, by April 15, 1982, to submit a detailed tourism development plan to specified Congressional committees. Requires each Federal agency upon the request of the Administrator to: (1) make its services, personnel, and facilities available to assist the Administration; and (2) furnish the Administration necessary information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics. Prohibits the Administration from providing transportation or accommodations in competition with businesses engaged in providing such transportation or accommodations. Directs the Administration to submit budget information, l…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans