S 304 · 97th Congress · Commerce

National Tourism Policy Act

Introduced 1981-01-27· Sponsored by Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-63.(1981-10-16)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1981-10-01
Yea 288Nay 112
PassedHouse · 1981-10-01
Yea 288Nay 112

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. Sets forth the terms of office, compensation, powers, and duties of the Administrator and Deputy Administrator. 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 or arranging for transportation or accommodations in competition w…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans