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Support for CBP and TSA biometric identification services, including additional funding for biometric exit included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities. Issues in S. 1691, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Support for additional CBP officers at airports of entry, including proposals included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and S. 1678, the Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025 Support for additional funding for security, planning, and other costs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 LA Olympics, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Proposals to increase non-immigrant visa fees included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Proposals to reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities including H.R. 5061, the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act.

Issues related to the competitiveness of the U.S. travel industry, particularly for international, group, and transient business air travel. Proposals to create a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. Proposal to establish the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics. Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including the nomination of a qualified candidate. Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 314 / H.R. 1479). Issues related to the American Music Tourism Act (S. 195 / H.R. 617). Issues related to the Travel Promotion Act, funding for the Corporation for Travel Promotion, and its future reauthorization. Proposals to reduce annual transfers to the Travel Promotion Fund, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Proposals to modernize Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems through increased investment, staffing, innovation, and technology upgrades, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Proposals to limit or eliminate the tax exemptions for 501(c) organizations. Proposals related to extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2025, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Proposals related to the tax treatment of administering loyalty points programs.

FY2026 appropriations related to efficient customs and visitor visa processing, including the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026 and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act of 2026. CBP and TSA funding and staffing in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. Funding for the Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism in the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2026. Increased funding for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for host city costs and security needs to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the FY2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. Proposals to fund the government past September 30, 2025, to avoid a government shutdown.

Proposals to extend the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Proposals to extend the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, including S. 1547, the America the Beautiful Act. Proposals to restore staffing at the National Parks, including S. 949 and H.R. 3555, the Protect Our Parks Act of 2025.

The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), regarding bonus depreciation and changes to 26 USC 163(j). Proposals to limit or eliminate the tax exemptions for 501(c) organizations.

Creation of a Federal transportation program that provides funding to cities and states with high levels of visitation for projects that alleviate congestion and improve the efficiency of long-haul travel.

Legislative proposals to reduce visa interview wait times, including the Visa Processing Improvement Act (S.2632) and the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act (H.R.5127). Administration efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including a dedicated application process for time-sensitive business travelers. Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, including the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act (H.R.4708), language in FY25 appropriations to require the Department of Homeland Security to release supplemental visas when the needs of seasonal businesses cannot be filled with U.S. workers, and the Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2024 (H.R.7574). Urge the Administration to release the supplemental H-2B visas once the statutory cap was reached.

Legislation to improve public lands and waters for outdoor recreation, including H.R. 6492, the EXPLORE Act. Proposals to extend the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).

FY2025 appropriations related to efficient customs and visitor visa processing, including the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025 and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act of 2025. CBP and TSA funding and staffing in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025. Funding for the Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism in the FY25 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2025.

The Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838 / H.R. 3881) regarding the potential impacts on travel businesses and travelers.

The Protect Your Points Act (S. 5272) regarding the potential impacts on travel through devaluing airline rewards programs. The Department of Transportations request for information related airline rewards and loyalty programs.

Legislative proposals to reduce visa interview wait times, including the Visa Processing Improvement Act (S.2632) and the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act (H.R.5127). Administration efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including a dedicated application process for time-sensitive business travelers. Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, including the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act (H.R.4708), language in FY25 appropriations to require the Department of Homeland Security to release supplemental visas when the needs of seasonal businesses cannot be filled with U.S. workers, and the Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2024 (H.R.7574).

Creation of a Federal transportation program that provides funding to support cities and states. Proposals that would support the creation of a National Travel Mobility Program that would alleviate congestion and improve the efficiency of long-haul travel.

Policies related to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization, including the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939), regarding air traffic controller staffing levels, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, revisions to airport infrastructure grant programs, proposals to amend U.S. international aviation policy, funding to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel, and programs to support aviation workforce development. Short-term proposals to extend FAA authorization. Opposing FAA reauthorization amendments to restrict TSAs biometric identity verification capabilities.

Support for CBP and TSA biometric identification services, including in relation to the Traveler Privacy Protection Act (S.3361) and the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act (H.R.1404 / S.681). Proposals that support CBPs investment in technology and innovation to streamline the processing of low-risk travelers, known as Enhanced Primary Processing (EPP), including through FY25 appropriations. Opposing DHS appropriations amendments to restrict DHSs biometric capabilities.

Legislation to improve public lands and waters for outdoor recreation, including H.R. 6492, the EXPLORE Act.

FY2025 appropriations related to efficient visitor visa processing, including the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025 and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act of 2025. CBP and TSA funding and staffing in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025. Funding for the Assistant Secretary of Travel and Tourism in the FY25 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2025.

Legislation to improve public lands and waters for outdoor recreation, including H.R. 6492, the EXPLORE Act.

Issues related to the competitiveness of the U.S. travel industry, particularly for international, group, and transient business air travel. Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including funding for the position in FY24 and FY25 appropriations and the nomination of a qualified candidate. Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916 / H.R. 2463), the Hotel Fee Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498), and the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543). FY24 appropriations regarding the potential economic impact of a government shutdown. Changes to Federal Work Travel policies, particularly regarding OMBs Memorandum M-24-05 and GSAs Bulletin FTR 24-02. Proposals to shift park units from using a reservation system to manage access to a market-based entrance fee system, which can help stabilize park finances and discourage overcrowding.

FY2024 appropriations related to efficient visitor visa processing, including H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 and Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025. FY24 and FY25 related to CBP and TSA funding and staffing.

The Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838 / H.R. 3881) regarding the potential impacts on travel businesses and travelers.

Policies related to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization, including the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939), regarding air traffic controller staffing levels, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, revisions to airport infrastructure grant programs, proposals to amend U.S. international aviation policy, funding to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel, and programs to support aviation workforce development. Short-term proposals to extend FAA authorization.

The Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838 / H.R. 3881) regarding the potential impacts on travel businesses and travelers.

The status of the Department of Transportations Chief Travel and Tourism Officer position.

Proposals to enhance U.S. National Parks, including expanded windows for park reservations to accommodate the needs of inbound international travelers and tour operators. Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including funding for the position in FY24 appropriations and the nomination of a qualified candidate. Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916 / H.R. 2463), the Hotel Fee Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498), and the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543). Proposals to accelerate the processing of U.S. passports. FY24 appropriations regarding the potential economic impact of a government shutdown. The status of the Security and Exchange Commissions proposed rule for climate-related disclosures.

Legislative proposals to reduce visa interview wait times, including the Visa Processing Improvement Act (S.2632) and the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act (H.R.5127). Administrative efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including the extension of interview waivers, and a dedicated application process for time-sensitive business travelers. FY24 Appropriations related to the U.S. visa application process, including a pilot program to test the use of videoconferencing technology in visa interviews, the extension of visa fee revenue retention authority, and the establishment of visa wait time goals. Proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more countries. Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, including the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act (H.R.4708) and language in FY24 appropriations to exempt returning workers from the annual cap.

Proposals to enhance U.S. National Parks and park security, including upgrading technology capabilities, improving public lands staffing and housing, investing in capital improvement projects, mechanisms that facilitate greater public-private engagement, and the expansion of NPS reservation system windows to accommodate the needs of inbound international travelers and tour operators; FY24 appropriations related to funding to implement the Visit America Act, as enacted through FY23 Omnibus Appropriations (P.L. 117-328); The status of the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position; proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916 / H.R. 2463) and the Hotel Fee Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498); and proposals to accelerate the processing of U.S. passports.

Policies related to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; H.R. 3935 Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and S. 1939 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, including air traffic controller staffing levels, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, revisions to airport infrastructure grant programs, proposals to amend U.S. international aviation policy, funding to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel, and programs to support aviation workforce development

Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge, and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for roads; The implementation of grant programs for EV charging infrastructure and surface transportation infrastructure (RAISE grants, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, and the Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program); The status of the Department of Transportations Chief Travel and Tourism Officer position; and Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Parks and public land road projects including greater transparency in project selection and funding.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; FY24 appropriations related to CBP and TSA funding; Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; reducing CBP wait times; and maintaining ESTA access for VWP travelers to Cuba; allowing children of Global Entry enrollees through the Global Entry lane; Streamlining Trusted Traveler program application and enrollment; extending Visa interview waivers; releasing supplemental H-2B visa; staff diversions away from air and sea ports; REAL-ID modernization, the waiver of mobile drivers licenses from REAL ID enforcement; the development of mobile drivers license technical and security standards.

The Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838 / H.R. 3881), regarding amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions.

Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge, and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for roads; The implementation of grant programs for EV charging infrastructure and surface transportation infrastructure [RAISE grants, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, and the Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program]; The status of the Department of Transportations Chief Travel and Tourism Officer position; and Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Parks and public land road projects including greater transparency in project selection and funding.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services, including the creation of a dedicated technology account at TSA; FY24 appropriations related to CBP and TSA funding; Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; reducing CBP wait times; and maintaining ESTA access for VWP travelers to Cuba.

H.R.3938, the Build It in America Act, regarding the preservation of tax policies related to sections 40B, 30C, and 179D of the tax code.

Proposals to change nonimmigrant visa policy and increase the capacity of consular nonimmigrant visa services, including an increase in the issuance of H-2B and J1 visas and lowering interview wait times for B1/B2 visa applicants; Administrative efforts to reduce visa interview wait times; Proposals to extend the State Departments authority to waive the in-person interview requirement for visa renewals, test the use of videoconference technology in remote visa interviews, provide flexibility in the allocation of State Department resources for the purpose of reducing visa interview wait times, and other proposals to streamline the nonimmigrant visa application process for international visitors and travel industry workers; Proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver Program countries; Streamline processing for C1/D crewmember visas for both airline and cruise ship crew; Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, including language in FY24 appropriations to exempt returning workers from the annual cap; Expanding visa processing for group and conference travel.

Policies related to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, including air traffic controller staffing levels, funding for air traffic control facilities and equipment, revisions to airport infrastructure grant programs, funding to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel, and programs to support aviation workforce development.

Proposals to enhance U.S. National Parks and park security, including upgrading technology capabilities, improving public lands staffing and housing, investing in capital improvement projects, mechanisms that facilitate greater public-private engagement, and the expansion of NPS reservation system windows to accommodate the needs of inbound international travelers and tour operators; FY24 appropriations related to funding to implement the Visit America Act, as enacted through FY23 Omnibus Appropriations (P.L. 117-328); vaccine requirements for inbound international travelers; and Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916).

The TELL Act (H.R.742), regarding rules for cross-border data flow between the U.S. and China.

Policies related to in-person work and travel for federal workers.

Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge, and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for roads, the implementation of grant programs for EV charging infrastructure and surface transportation infrastructure (RAISE grants & Intercity Passenger Rail grants), and Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Parks and public land road projects.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services, including the creation of a dedicated technology account at TSA, as proposed in the Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund Act (H.R. 9625); A pilot program for one-stop security for international travelers with domestic connecting flights, as proposed in the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.7776); Proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act; and Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs.

Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for roads, funding for scenic byway projects, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Parks and public land road projects.

Trade barriers imposed by Brazil against U.S. travel exports, specifically regarding withholding tax rates on cross-border payments made by Brazilian residents for personal travel in the U.S.

Policies related to in-person work and travel for federal workers.

Tax Extenders legislation regarding the deductibility of business meals and entertainment expenses under Section 274 of the tax code (as proposed in the Service Worker Economic Stabilization Act, H.R.9231) and the extension of bonus depreciation.

Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act regarding proposals to provide airport infrastructure investment through an enplanement-based formula program, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and designating senior-level leadership for tourism at DOT; Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for road, funding for scenic byway projects, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Park, and public land road projects; Support for the nomination of an FAA Administrator.

Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, including the Visit America Act (S. 1947), Travel and Tourism Act (H.R.7820), and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375); Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security, upgrade technology for public lands (including access control and broadband applications), improve public lands staffing retention and housing, and expand NPS reservation system windows to facilitate inbound travelers and tour operators; Proposals to invest in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks; Updating the DOI tourism industry policy platform; Developing policies for engagement between parks and the travel industry; Investment in capital improvement projects including the use of Visitor Experience Improvement Act provisions to facilitate public-private partnerships in the expansion and updating capital investment; the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R.5376) regarding federal investments to protect and restore natural attractions, such as recreational waterways, shorelines, and National Parks.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services. Supplemental funding for the deployment of touchless identification technology by CBP and TSA, a pilot program for one-stop security for international travelers with domestic connecting flights. Proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act, and study credentials used at TSA Checkpoints. Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs.

Policies related to the return to in-person work and travel for federal workers.

Proposals that would extend or increase the deductibility of business meals and business entertainment expenses under 26 U.S.C 274; proposals related to a sustainable aviation fuels tax credit, changes to the Section 30C tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations, and changes to the Section 179D deduction for energy efficiency upgrades to commercial buildings.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services. Supplemental funding for the deployment of touchless identification technology by CBP and TSA, a pilot program for one-stop security for international travelers with domestic connecting flights. Proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act. Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs.

Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act regarding proposals to provide airport infrastructure investment through an enplanement-based formula program; Updates to the National Travel and Tourism Strategy, including a plan to wind down COVID-related travel protocols; Actions needed to restart international air travel, including the elimination of COVID-related protocols for airports and air travelers. Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act regarding funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and proposals to reduce the deferred maintenance of national park road projects; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for airports and highways, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for road, funding for scenic byway projects, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Designating senior-level leadership for tourism at DOT, and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015); Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Park, and public land road projects.

Proposals to provide economic relief grants to travel-dependent businesses and nonprofits; FY2023 Appropriations regarding supplemental funding for the State Departments Bureau of Consular Affairs, a delay in proposed visa fee increases, funding for the National Park Service, refugee employment coordination between the State Department and travel industry stakeholders, and YouthBuild pre-apprenticeship program coordination between DOL and travel industry stakeholders; Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, the Visit America Act (S. 1947), and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375); The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (H.R.5823); Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security, implementation of Great American Outdoors Act, address the Deferred Maintenance Backlog, upgrade technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications and improve public lands staffing retention and housing; Proposals to invest in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks; Updating the DOI tourism industry policy platform; Nominating and confirming a NPS director; Funding for Scenic Byway projects; updating the department of Interiors directorate on tourism; developing policies for engagement between parks and the travel industry; Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars; Investment in capital improvement projects including the use of Visitor Experience Improvement Act provisions to facilitate public-private partnerships in the expansion and updating capital investment; Updates to the National Travel and Tourism Strategy, including a plan to wind down COVID-related travel protocols, a plan to attract international events to the U.S.

An expansion of professional exchange programs; and potential negotiations on the proposed Environmental Goods Trade Agreement.

Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, such as in the Visit America Act (S. 1947) and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Federal travel policy for federal workers.

FY2022 appropriations (H.R. 2471) regarding supplemental funding for Brand USA, language directing the Commerce Department to create a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, Economic Development Administration grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, directives to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications, H-2B cap relief, a one-stop baggage security pilot program, the designation of future alternative fuel corridors in a way that supports travel and tourism traffic patterns and aligns with the National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan, and supplemental funds for TSA, CBP, and the State Departments Bureau of Consular Affairs to make up for lower fee collections.

Proposals to provide economic relief grants to travel-dependent businesses and nonprofits.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services. Actions needed to restart international air travel, including the elimination of COVID-related protocols for airports and air travelers. Proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act. Proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of temporary work visas, including releasing supplemental H-2B visas. TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers. Proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs. Increasing operations budgets for front line CBP officers. FY2022 appropriations (H.R. 2471) regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, H-2B cap relief, a one-stop baggage security pilot program, and supplemental funds for TSA, CBP, and the State Departments Bureau of Consular Affairs to make up for lower fee collections. Cap relief for supplemental H-2B visas, including the H-2B Returning Workers Exception Act (H.R. 3897), progress on the expansion of the Visa Waiver Program to Romania, Bulgaria, and Israel. Streamline processing for C1/D crewmember visas for both airline and cruise ship crew.

Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, such as in the Visit America Act (S.1947) and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Updates to the National Travel and Tourism Strategy, including a plan to wind down COVID-related travel protocols, a plan to attract international events to the U.S., and an expansion of professional exchange programs. FY2022 appropriations (H.R. 2471), regarding funding for Brand USA, language directing the Commerce Department to create a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, and funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account.

Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for airports and funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation. Proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services. Actions needed to restart international air travel, including the elimination of COVID-related protocols for airports and air travelers. Proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act. Proposals to create a one-stop baggage security pilot program (H.R. 4094, S. 3375). Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act regarding proposals to provide airport infrastructure investment through an enplanement-based formula program. Updates to the National Travel and Tourism Strategy, including a plan to wind down COVID-related travel protocols.

Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) regarding funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Proposals to maintain and provide supplemental funding for Brand USA (H.R. 4594, S. 2424, H.R. 4521, H.R. 2471). Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) regarding State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Economic Development Administration grants to support tourism recovery. Actions needed to restart international air travel, including the elimination of COVID-related protocols for airports and air travelers. Proposals to provide economic relief grants to travel-dependent businesses and nonprofits. Proposals that would extend or increase the deductibility of business meals and entertainment expenses under 26 U.S.C. 274. FY2022 appropriations (H.R. 2471) regarding funding for Brand USA, language directing the Commerce Department to create a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, Economic Development Administration grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, directives to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications, H-2B cap relief, a one-stop baggage security pilot program, the designation of future alternative fuel corridors in a way that supports travel and tourism traffic patterns and aligns with the National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan, and supplemental funds for TSA, CBP, and the State Departments Bureau of Consular Affairs to make up for lower fee collections. Proposals to change visa policy or increase the capacity of consular nonimmigrant visa services, including an increase in the issuance of H-2B and J1 visas, the restoration of nonimmigrant visa services at U.S. embassies and consulates, waivers for the in-person interview requirement, the use of videoconference technology for low-risk nonimmigrant visa applicants, the temporary suspension of B1/B2 visas expirations, the allocation of visa processing resources, and other proposals to streamline the nonimmigrant visa application process. Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, the Visit America Act (S. 1947), and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Funding a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, and an expansion of professional exchange programs. The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (H.R.5823). Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) regarding State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Economic Development Administration grants to support tourism recovery. Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security. Initiatives to update the Department of Interiors directorate on tourism. Developing best-practices for national park leadership to engage the travel industry including the use of Visitor Experience Improvement Act provisions to facilitate public-private partnerships in the expansion and updating capital investment. Supporting tourism workforce by expanding access to non-immigrant visas for seasonal workers.

Proposals that would extend or increase the deductibility of business meals and entertainment expenses under 26 U.S.C 274.

Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act regarding funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and proposals to reduce the deferred maintenance of national park road projects. Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for road, funding for scenic byway projects, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at DOT, and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015). FY2022 appropriations (H.R. 2471) regarding the designation of future alternative fuel corridors in a way that supports travel and tourism traffic patterns and aligns with the National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan. Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Park, and public land road projects. Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars.

The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (H.R. 5823). FY22 Appropriations, regarding a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance.

Proposals that would extend or increase the deductibility of business meals and entertainment expenses under 26 U.S.C 274.

Proposals to expand H-2B cap relief, including H.R. 3897, the Returning Worker Exemption Act of 2021, which would exempt returning workers from being counted under the H-2B cap. Proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas, including releasing supplemental H-2B visas, the discretionary release of supplemental H-2B visas as allowed under the FY2022 appropriations (H.R. 2471).

Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security, implementation of Great American Outdoors Act. Address the Deferred Maintenance Backlog, upgrade technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications and improve public lands staffing retention and housing. Proposals to invest in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks. Updating the DOI tourism industry policy platform. Nominating and confirming a NPS director. Funding for Scenic Byway projects, updating the department of Interiors directorate on tourism, developing policies for engagement between parks and the travel industry. Allowing NPS and DOT to coordinate resources for road, bridge and tunnel projects using Highway Trust Fund and Legacy Restoration Fund dollars. Investment in capital improvement projects including the use of Visitor Experience Improvement Act provisions to facilitate public-private partnerships in the expansion and updating capital investment.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas, including releasing supplemental H-2B visas; TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; increasing operations budgets for front line CBP officers FY22 appropriations related to the implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and supplemental appropriations for TSA and CBP officers due to a decline in user fees; application for and operations of National Interest Exemptions from 212f countries for international travel; reopening the U.S. Canada and U.S. Mexico land borders to non-essential travel; cap relief for supplemental H2B workers, including the H2B Returning Workers Exception Act H.R. 3897, progress on the expansion of the Visa Waiver Program to Romania, Bulgaria, and Israel.

Tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs, including provisions within the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), and provisions related to the entertainment business expense deduction.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding provisions related to airport infrastructure, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Economic Development Administration grants to support tourism recovery; Proposals to provide COVID-related economic relief to travel-dependent businesses and nonprofits, such as through SBAs Economic Injury Disaster Loan program or new programs to provide relief grants to distressed small businesses; Tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs, including provisions within the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), and provisions related to the entertainment business expense deduction; proposals encouraging the Department of Commerce to create a plan to increase international visitation; FY 2022 appropriations, regarding directing the Commerce Department to create a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, Economic Development Administration grants for tourism promotion, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance; proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. tourism, business, and temporary worker visa applications, including reopening embassy and consulates; the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act, regarding provisions that seek to improve the traveler experience, protect the health and safety of the traveling public, provide supplemental funding for Brand USA, and prioritize the overall economic wellbeing of the travel and tourism industry; the Protecting Tourism in the United States Act (H.R.2299, S.115), regarding studying the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry; proposals to maintain and provide supplemental funding for Brand USA (H.R.4594, S.2424); The Visit America Act (S.1947) to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce and set national travel and tourism visitation and spending goals; proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; Initiatives to update the Department of Interiors directorate on tourism; developing best-practices for national park leadership to engage the travel industry. Supporting tourism workforce by expanding access to non-immigrant visas for seasonal workers.

The Visit America Act (S.1947), to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce including setting a national goal for inbound travel and spending and a strategy for industry recovery from the COVID pandemic; and the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act, regarding provisions that seek to reorganize government agencies and advisory bodies to prioritize the overall economic wellbeing of the travel and tourism industry.

FY2022 appropriations, regarding creating a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, EDA grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications; renaming the Visa Waiver Program; supplemental appropriations for DHS officers due to a decline in user fees; emergency supplemental appropriations for Brand USA, cap relief for H-2B visas.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and proposals to reduce the deferred maintenance of national park road projects. Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for road, funding for scenic byway projects, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015 Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Park, and public land road projects.

The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2021 (H.R.5823); and FY22 Appropriations, regarding a Treasury Department study of pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance.

Proposals to provide COVID-related economic relief to travel-dependent businesses and nonprofits, such as through SBAs Economic Injury Disaster Loan program or a new program to provide relief grants to distressed small businesses.

Tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs, including provisions within the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), and provisions related to the entertainment business expense deduction; and the Build Back Better Act, regarding an expansion and extension of the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, the creation of a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and tax breaks related to business meetings and events.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding provisions related to airport infrastructure, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation; implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) on road, bridge and byways projects. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015). Increasing funding for Scenic Byways projects.

Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security, implementation of Great American Outdoors Act. Address the Deferred Maintenance Backlog, upgrade technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications, and improve public lands staffing retention and housing; and proposals to invest in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks; updating the DOI tourism industry policy platform; nominating and confirming a NPS director; funding for Scenic Byway projects, updating the department of Interiors directorate on tourism, developing policies for engagement between parks and the travel industry.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions reopening the U.S. Canada and U.S. Mexico land boarders, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work and travel visas and restart normal visa processing operations including the H2B Returning Workers Exception Act H.R. 3897; FY 2022 appropriations, proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and supplemental appropriations for CBP officers due to a decline in user fees; and proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs including the use of video conferencing in visa interviews; prioritizing visa processing to high demand or high wait-time countries; and proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries; Non-immigrant visa processing; Rescinding Presidential Proclamation 10052 and the suspension of visa processing; Visa fee increases for certain visa classes included in the Build Back Better plan.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding provisions related to airport infrastructure, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation; the Build Back Better Act, regarding an expansion and extension of the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits and the creation of a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions; implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) on road, bridge and byways projects. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015).

Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade, such as in The Visit America Act (S. 1947) and Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act; and FY2022 appropriations, regarding directing the Commerce Department to create a plan to increase U.S. travel exports.

Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security, implementation of Great American Outdoors Act. Address the Deferred Maintenance Backlog, upgrade technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications, and improve public lands staffing retention and housing; and proposals to invest in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks; updating the DOI tourism industry policy platform; nominating and confirming a NPS director.

Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for airports and funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, public health corridor pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act; Proposals to create a pilot program to streamline the screening of international inbound persons and baggage, such as in H.R.4094 and the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act; the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding proposals to provide airport infrastructure investment through an enplanement-based formula program; proposals to amend Department of Transportation practices to approve foreign air carriers; and the Build Back Better Act, regarding tax credits and research incentives for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels; proposal to create an Assistant Secretary at the Dept. of Transportation dedicated to travel and tourism; National Interest Exemption operations for foreign travelers as a result of 212(f) restrictions; CBP staffing and supplemental appropriations for air ports of entry.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684), regarding provisions related to airport infrastructure, funding for surface transportation projects that facilitate tourism, the development and implementation of a national travel infrastructure strategy, and grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and proposals to reduce the deferred maintenance of national park road projects. Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for road, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015 Implementing the Great American Outdoors Act for National Park and public land road projects.

The Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding the entertainment business expense deduction.

The Visit America Act (S.1947), to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce including setting a national goal for inbound travel and spending and a strategy for industry recovery from the COVID pandemic; and the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act, regarding provisions that seek to reorganize government agencies and advisory bodies to prioritize the overall economic wellbeing of the travel and tourism industry.

The Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; and the Build Back Better Act, regarding an expansion and extension of the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, the creation of a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and tax breaks related to business meetings and events.

Proposals to extend and expand access to Federal COVID-19 economic relief programs for travel-dependent businesses, such as through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program, or the Restaurant Revitalization Fund programs.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay enforcement of the REAL ID Act; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas; TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; Proposals to provide surplus funds in the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA to supplement declining ESTA Fee collections; Providing supplemental appropriations to account for declines in Visa processing fee collections; increasing operations budgets for front line CBP officers FY22 appropriations related to the implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications, and supplemental appropriations for TSA and CBP officers due to a decline in user fees.; procurement of CAT-C and CT for TSA Checkpoints; and application for and operations of National Interest Exemptions from 212f countries for international travel; lifting 212(f) restrictions on international inbound travelers; reopening the U.S. Canada and U.S. Mexico land borders to non-essential travel; cap relief for supplemental H2B workers, including the H2B Returning Workers Exception Act H.R. 3897.

FY22 Appropriations, regarding a Treasury Department study of pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions reopening the U.S. Canada and U.S. Mexico land boarders, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work and travel visas and restart normal visa processing operations including the H2B Returning Workers Exception Act H.R. 3897; FY 2022 appropriations, proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and supplemental appropriations for CBP officers due to a decline in user fees; and proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs including the use of video conferencing in visa interviews; and proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries. Non-immigrant visa processing; Rescinding Presidential Proclamation 10052 and the suspension of visa processing.

The Visit America Act (S.1947), to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce including setting a national goal for inbound travel and spending and a strategy for industry recovery from the COVID pandemic; and proposals to temporarily suspend the recalculation of General Services Administration lodging per diems rates. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act (S.475/ H.R.1320).

Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, creating a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Airline Payroll Support Program and grants to airports and airport concessionaires; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; pilot program to avoid rescreening international inbound persons and baggage; implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) on road, bridge and byways projects. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015).

The Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs.

Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; implementation of Great American Outdoors Act. Addressing the Deferred Maintenance Backlog. Upgrading technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications; and improving public lands staffing retention and housing; Investing in Electronic Vehicle charging stations at national parks.

The American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Economic Development Administration grants to support tourism recovery, the Employee Retention Tax Credit, the Paycheck Protection Program, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program, the Airline Payroll Support Program, and grants to airports, airport concessionaires, and restaurants; the PPP Extension Act of 2021(H.R.1799), regarding extension of the Paycheck Protection Program; the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, public health corridor pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; proposals encouraging the Department of Commerce to create a plan to increase international visitation; FY22 funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, Economic Development Administration grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications; proposals to provide a tax credit for cleaning costs and other COVID-19 mitigation costs for businesses; the Protecting Tourism in the United States Act (H.R.2299, S.115), regarding studying the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry; proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; proposals to separate professional meetings and events from COVID-19 guidance for mass gatherings; proposals to maintain and provide supplemental funding for Brand USA; The Visit America Act (S.1947) to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce and set national travel and tourism visitation and spending goals; proposals to prioritize U.S. travel exports in U.S. trade agreements, proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS trusted traveler programs; proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries; proposals to extend and expand access to Federal COVID-19 economic relief programs for travel-dependent businesses, such as through the Paycheck Protection Program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program; and proposals to support funding for state and local travel education campaigns according to CDC COVID-19 guidance. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act (S.475/ H.R.1320).

Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for airports and funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation; the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Airline Payroll Support Program and grants to airports and airport concessionaires; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, public health corridor pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; and proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act. Pilot program to avoid rescreening international inbound persons and baggage. Proposals to provide airport infrastructure investment through an enplanement-based formula program. Proposals to amend Department of Transportation practices to approve foreign air carriers. Tax credits and research incentives for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (HR 3440).

The Visit America Act (S. 1947) to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade.

Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, National Parks Deferred maintenance backlog for road, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Amending and establishing federal aid highway programs to ensure a focus on travel infrastructure projects, establishing a travel mobility program, designating senior-level leadership for tourism at the Department of Transportation (DOT), and directing the DOT to develop a national travel infrastructure strategy on a reoccurring basis (H.R. 3684, S. 1931, S. 1516, S. 2015).

FY22 Appropriations, regarding a Treasury Department study of pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance.

The Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; proposals to provide a tax credit for cleaning costs and other COVID-19 mitigation costs for businesses; proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits and creating a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas and restart normal visa processing operations; FY2022 appropriations, regarding TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs including the use of video conferencing in visa interviews; and proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries. Non-immigrant visa processing, H, J, L, B visas. Presidential Proclamation 10052 and the suspension of visa processing.

Proposals to extend and expand access to Federal COVID-19 economic relief programs for travel-dependent businesses, such as through the Paycheck Protection Program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

Proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; implementation of Great American Outdoors Act. Addressing the Deferred Maintenance Backlog. Upgrading technology for public lands including access control and broadband applications; and improving public lands staffing retention and housing.

Proposals to prioritize U.S. travel exports in U.S. trade agreements, Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the Department of Commerce under the Under Secretary for International Trade.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas; TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers; rebranding the Visa Waiver Program; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries; ESTA Fee collections; Visa processing fee collections; increasing operations budgets for front line CBP officers; and procurement of CAT-C and CT for TSA Checkpoints.

Proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to streamline and expand the issuance of work visas; FY2022 appropriations, regarding TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS Trusted Traveler programs; and proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries. Non-immigrant visa processing, H, J, L, B visas. Presidential Proclamation 10052 and the suspension of visa processing.

Proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce including setting a national goal for inbound travel and spending and a strategy for industry recovery from the COVID pandemic; and proposals to temporarily suspend the recalculation of General Services Administration lodging per diems rates.

The American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Economic Development Administration grants to support tourism recovery, the Employee Retention Tax Credit, the Paycheck Protection Program, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program, the Airline Payroll Support Program, and grants to airports, airport concessionaires, and restaurants; the PPP Extension Act of 2021(H.R.1799), regarding extension of the Paycheck Protection Program; the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; proposals to enhance and accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, public health corridor pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; proposals encouraging the Department of Commerce to create a plan to increase international visitation; FY22 funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, Economic Development Administration grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications; proposals to provide a tax credit for cleaning costs and other COVID-19 mitigation costs for businesses; the Protecting Tourism in the United States Act (H.R.2299, S.115), regarding studying the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry; Federal support for pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance; proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; proposals to separate professional meetings and events from COVID-19 guidance for mass gatherings; proposals to maintain and provide supplemental funding for Brand USA; changes to corporate and passthrough business tax rates on the travel industry; proposals to create a new Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce; proposals to prioritize U.S. travel exports in U.S. trade agreements, proposals to enhance U.S. national parks and park security; proposals to consolidate and streamline DHS trusted traveler programs; proposals to expand Global Entry and DHS Preclearance locations to more Visa Waiver program countries; and the Securing Access for Venue Equity (SAVE) Act (H.R.2120), regarding expanding access to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for highways, passenger rail and airports, funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation, expanding the Section 30C and Section 30D tax credits, creating a blenders tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and providing grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure; the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Airline Payroll Support Program and grants to airports and airport concessionaires; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act; pilot program to avoid rescreening international inbound persons and baggage; implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) on road, bridge and byways projects.

FY2022 appropriations, regarding creating a plan to increase U.S. travel exports, funding for the Commerce Departments Travel and Tourism Satellite Account, EDA grants for tourism promotion, implementation of the REAL ID Act, TSA biometric identification services for airline passengers, rebranding the Visa Waiver Program, a study on pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance, and proposals to reduce the wait times and backlog for U.S. visa applications. Supplemental appropriations for TSA and CBP officers due to decline in user fees.

The American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program; the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.477, H.R.1346), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs; and the Securing Access for Venue Equity (SAVE) Act (H.R.2120), regarding expanding access to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

Proposal to provide COVID-19-related liability protections for businesses.

Federal support for pandemic risk coverage in business interruption and event cancellation insurance.

Proposals to enhance U.S. transportation infrastructure, including by increasing funding for airports and funding projects that improve mobility between different modes of transportation; the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R.1319), regarding the Airline Payroll Support Program and grants to airports and airport concessionaires; proposals to accelerate CBP and TSA biometric identification services; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, public health corridor pilot programs, and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; and proposals to delay implementation of the REAL ID Act. Pilot program to avoid rescreening international inbound persons and baggage.

FY21 Appropriations regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; Customs and Border Protection Personnel Resources, attrition policy, and hiring goals; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; Opening additional Preclearance sites; promoting and expanding Trusted Traveler Programs; fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit; International inbound travel; Visa Security; B1/2 Visa Interview Wait Times; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Standards and data for biometric identification technology; and Regulations for electronic document collection for REAL ID compliance; enhancing the Secure Flight and CAT-C programs; the Registered Traveler Act of 2020 (S.3730); implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; and ensuring issuance of work visas (particularly J-1 and H-2B visas). Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Non-immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Reopening international inbound travel; Implementing health and safety standards and protocols.

Infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); the National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. FY21 Appropriations regarding U.S. Open Skies air transport agreements, implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and accelerating the transition to voluntary biometric identification for air travel; The Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.5827); the Municipal Liquidity Facility and potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for airports and aviation-related businesses; actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports, air travelers, and travel security; modernizing and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel, including H.R. 5827; and implementation and distribution of CARES Act (H.R. 748) loans and grants to airports and TSA.

Implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, Main Street Lending Program, Municipal Liquidity Facility, and Corporate Credit Facility; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief through the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R.7010), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), and other efforts to extend and/or expand the Paycheck Protection Program; and emergency economic relief efforts by the Small Business Administration, Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to help distressed businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.

Enactment and implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), Division A (title II), relating to the business tax relief provisions; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional tac relief for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and potential economic recovery legislation providing tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and the entertainment business expense tax deduction.

Potential economic recovery legislation providing tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and changes to the food and entertainment business expense tax deduction.

Implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification services for passenger identification at all ports; infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, including establishing a National Travel Mobility program and funding for the airport improvement program; The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422), The Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500, H.R. 1225) ; The Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.5827); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy; implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) including distribution of loans and grants to airports and TSA relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations, and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports and air travelers; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and potential economic recovery legislation providing infrastructure spending and tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit.

Travel visas and work visas (particularly B1/B2 , J-1, and H-2B visas); National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) Restore Our Parks Act (S. 500 and H.R. 1225); implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; Non-immigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Trusted Traveler Program promotion, including access to Global Entry; Economic impact of travel and the impacts of COVID-19 on travel decline; Expand travel/tourism promotion funding for coronavirus economic recovery; delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, Main Street Lending Program, Municipal Liquidity Facility, Corporate Credit Facility, Coronavirus Relief Fund, Community Development Block Grant Program, and EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance Program; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief through the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R.7010), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), and other efforts to help travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; potential economic recovery legislation providing funding for tourism promotion and tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and the entertainment business expense tax deduction; and FY2021 Appropriations, regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act; accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); the Visit America Act (S.3831); enhancing the Secure Flight and CAT-C programs; the Registered Traveler Act of 2020 (S.3730); and actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports and air travelers. Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Non immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Reopening international inbound travel; Implementing health and safety standards and protocols, Visit America Act (S. 3831). Addressing Passport application backlog.

Implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, Main Street Lending Program, Municipal Liquidity Facility, and Corporate Credit Facility; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief through the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R.7010), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), and other efforts to extend and/or expand the Paycheck Protection Program; and emergency economic relief efforts by the Small Business Administration, Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to help distressed businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.

Travel visas and work visas (particularly B1/B2, J-1, and H-2B visas); TSA and Customs and Border Protection staffing; the Visit America Act (S.3831); accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification and actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports and air travelers. Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Non-immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak).

Coronavirus-related economic relief, including legislation to shield businesses from legal liability related to COVID-19; and the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011).

Support for proposals that would reduce the National Park Systems deferred maintenance backlog, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500 and H.R. 1225) Providing funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund; Developing health and safety protocols for reopening public lands to visitors; Communicating public lands reopening plans.

Support for pandemic risk insurance proposals, including the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011).

Potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422), Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500 and H.R. 1225); implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; potential economic recovery legislation providing funding for tourism promotion; FY2021 Appropriations, regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act and delay; and accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; funding for CBP and TSA to replace reduction in collection passenger fees.

The visa (particularly B1/B2 , J-1, and H-2B visas) and passport application process;; the Visit America Act (S.3831, H.R.8480); accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding issues related to FY21 government funding, the implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and work visas; and actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, a new framework for testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements, the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623), and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers. International inbound travel restrictions: Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9993, 9996, and 10041.

Accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification services for passenger identification at all ports; infrastructure funding; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding issues related to FY21 government funding, COVID-19 relief measures for airports and other travel-related entities, and implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, a new framework for testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements, the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623), and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers., the REAL ID modernization Act (S. 4133) Implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422) on road, bridge and byways projects.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding issues related to FY21 government funding, COVID-19 relief measures for airports, destination marketing organizations, and other travel-related entities, implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, work visas, the business meal expense deduction, and other travel-related issues; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422); and proposals to stimulate economic recovery in the travel industry, including travel-related tax incentives (S.4807, H.R.8802), tourism promotion grants (S.4299, HR.7920), a tax credit for cleaning costs and other costs incurred by businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Visit America Act(S.3831, H.R.8480), the Protecting Tourism in the United States Act (H.R.8122, S.4847, H.R.8121), and the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011).

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding COVID-19 relief measures for airports, destination marketing organizations, and other travel-related entities; and helping destination marketing organizations utilize the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

The Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (S.4807, H.R.8802), regarding tax incentives to stimulate the recovery of travel-related jobs.

COVID relief measures related to a legal liability shield for businesses.

Support for freezing federal per diem rates. Visit America Act (S.3831, H.R.8480)

Infrastructure funding; and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding issues related to FY21 government funding. National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422)

The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011), regarding a federal program to ensure a stable market for pandemic-related business interruption and event cancellation insurance.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding the Employee Retention Tax Credit, the business meal expense deduction, and other COVID-19 relief measures for travel-dependent entities; and proposals to stimulate economic recovery in the travel industry, including travel-related tax incentives (S.4807, H.R.8802) and a tax credit for cleaning costs and other costs incurred by businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding COVID-19 relief measures for destination marketing organizations, and other travel-related entities.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding issues related to FY21 government funding, implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and work visas; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, a new framework for testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements, the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623), and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers.; fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, a new framework for testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements, the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623), and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers. International inbound travel restrictions: Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9993, 9996, and 10041; the REAL ID modernization Act (S. 4133); and lifting restrictions on work visas (particularly J-1 and H-2B visas). ; Implementing health and safety standards and protocols; establishing air bridge pilots, airport testing pilots and protocols. NPRM USCBP-2020-0062 on the expansion of biometric exit for non-citizens

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding COVID-19 relief measures for airports, destination marketing organizations, and other travel-related entities; and helping destination marketing organizations utilize the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

Infrastructure funding; accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification services for passenger identification; ; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021(H.R.133), regarding issues related to FY21 government funding, COVID-19 relief measures for airports and airport concessionaires, implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; actions needed to restart international air travel, including the repeal of 212(f) restrictions, air bridge pilot programs, a new framework for testing, vaccine, and quarantine requirements, the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623), and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers;. S.4133, the REAL ID modernization act and developing alternative screening procedures at the TSA Checkpoint.

Support for proposals that would reduce the National Park Systems deferred maintenance backlog, including the implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and the Restore Our Parks Act (S. 500 and H.R. 1225); Developing health and safety protocols for reopening public lands to visitors; Communicating public lands reopening plans.

Implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, and the Main Street Lending Program; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief, including the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc.); the HEROES Act (H.R.6800, H.R.8406), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), the RESTAURANTS Act (H.R.7197, S.4012), and other efforts to help travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations, including the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc.); the HEROES Act (H.R.6800, H.R.8406), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), the RESTAURANTS Act (H.R.7197, S.4012), and other efforts to help travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and the Restore Our Parks Act (S. 500 and H.R. 1225); implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; proposals to stimulate economic activity in the travel industry, including a travel tax credit, a meetings and events tax credit, changes to the food and entertainment business expense deduction, and tourism promotion grants (S.4299, HR.7920); FY2021 Appropriations, regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act and delay; and accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification.

COVID-19-related liability protections contained in the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc..); and support for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011).

Travel visas and work visas (particularly B1/B2, J-1, and H-2B visas); TSA and Customs and Border Protection staffing; the Visit America Act (S.3831, H.R.8480); accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification and actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports and air travelers. Lifting Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak). Restarting passport application processing; Restarting visa application processing.

Potential economic recovery legislation providing tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and changes to the food and entertainment business expense tax deduction; and changes to the RESTAURANTS Act (H.R.7197, S.4012).

DOT discretionary grant programs; infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S.2302); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and the Restore Our Parks Act (S. 500 and H.R. 1225). One-year extension of the FAST Act (114-94).

Infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); FY21 Appropriations regarding U.S. Open Skies air transport agreements, implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and accelerating the transition to voluntary biometric identification for air travel; The Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.5827); potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for airports and aviation-related businesses, including the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc.) and the HEROES Act (H.R.6800, H.R.8406); actions needed to restart air travel, including the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623) and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; modernizing and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel, including H.R. 5827; and implementation and distribution of CARES Act (H.R. 748) loans and grants to airports and TSA. S. 4133, the Real ID modernization Act, Reopening International travel Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9993, 9996, and 10041, Air Bridge pilots, lifting airport funnels, airport passenger testing pilots and procedures.

Implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification services for passenger identification at all ports; infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, including establishing a National Travel Mobility program and funding for the airport improvement program; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and The Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500, H.R. 1225); The Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.5827); the REAL ID modernization Act (S. 4133) implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), including distribution of loans and grants to airports and TSA relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations, and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; actions needed to restart air travel, including the Visit America Act (S.3831, H.R.8480), the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 (S. 4623) and other health, safety, and security measures for airports and air travelers; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief, including the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc.); the HEROES Act (H.R.6800, H.R.8406). Reopening International travel Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9993, 9996, and 10041, Air Bridge pilots, lifting airport funnels, airport passenger testing pilots and procedures. One-year extension of the FAST Act (114-94).

Implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief , including the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc.); the HEROES Act (H.R.6800, H.R.8406), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), the RESTAURANTS Act (H.R.7197, S.4012), and other efforts to help travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and expanding the business expense deduction to include food and entertainment expenses.

Implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, and Main Street Lending Program; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief, including the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc.); the HEROES Act (H.R.6800, H.R.8406), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), the RESTAURANTS Act (H.R.7197, S.4012), and other efforts to help travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Support for pandemic risk insurance proposals, including the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011).

Potential economic relief legislation providing additional tax relief for travel-dependent businesses and organizations, including changes to the Employee Retention Tax Credit, a tax credit to offset workplace safety expenses, and other tax measures proposed in the HEALS Act (S.4775, S.4318, S.4320, S.4321, S.Amdt.2508, S.Amdt.2507, S.Amdt.2499, S.Amdt.2652, etc.) and HEROES Act (H.R.6800, H.R.8406); the RESTART Act (S.3814); the RESTAURANTS Act (H.R.7197, S.4012); and proposals to stimulate economic activity in the travel industry, including a travel tax credit, a meetings and events tax credit, and changes to the food and entertainment business expense deduction.

FY21 Appropriations regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; Customs and Border Protection Personnel Resources, attrition policy; fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit; International inbound travel: Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9993, 9996, and 10041; Visa Interview Wait Times; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Standards and data for biometric identification technology; and Regulations for electronic document collection for REAL ID compliance; enhancing the Secure Flight and CAT-C programs; the Registered Traveler Act of 2020 (S.3730); implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; the REAL ID modernization Act (S. 4133); lifting restrictions on work visas (particularly J-1 and H-2B visas). Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Reopening international inbound travel; Implementing health and safety standards and protocols; establishing air bridge pilots, airport testing pilots and protocols.

Support for proposals that would reduce the National Park Systems deferred maintenance backlog, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and the Restore Our Parks Act (S. 500 and H.R. 1225); Developing health and safety protocols for reopening public lands to visitors; Communicating public lands reopening plans.

Implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief through the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R.7010), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), and other efforts to extend and/or expand the Paycheck Protection Program; and economic relief efforts by the Small Business Administration, Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to help distressed businesses, organizations, and governmental entities. Expanding the business expense deduction to include food and entertainment.

Travel visas and work visas (particularly B1/B2 , J-1, and H-2B visas); National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) Restore Our Parks Act (S. 500 and H.R. 1225); implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; Non-immigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Trusted Traveler Program promotion, including access to Global Entry; Economic impact of travel and the impacts of COVID-19 on travel decline; Expand travel/tourism promotion funding for coronavirus economic recovery; delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, Main Street Lending Program, Municipal Liquidity Facility, Corporate Credit Facility, Coronavirus Relief Fund, Community Development Block Grant Program, and EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance Program; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief through the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R.7010), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), and other efforts to help travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; potential economic recovery legislation providing funding for tourism promotion and tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and the entertainment business expense tax deduction; and FY2021 Appropriations, regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act; accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); the Visit America Act (S.3831); enhancing the Secure Flight and CAT-C programs; the Registered Traveler Act of 2020 (S.3730); and actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports and air travelers. Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Non immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Reopening international inbound travel; Implementing health and safety standards and protocols, Visit America Act (S. 3831). Addressing Passport application backlog.

Support for pandemic risk insurance proposals, including the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011).

Potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422), Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500 and H.R. 1225); implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; potential economic recovery legislation providing funding for tourism promotion; FY2021 Appropriations, regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act and delay; and accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; funding for CBP and TSA to replace reduction in collection passenger fees.

FY21 Appropriations regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification; Customs and Border Protection Personnel Resources, attrition policy, and hiring goals; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; Opening additional Preclearance sites; promoting and expanding Trusted Traveler Programs; fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit; International inbound travel; Visa Security; B1/2 Visa Interview Wait Times; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Standards and data for biometric identification technology; and Regulations for electronic document collection for REAL ID compliance; enhancing the Secure Flight and CAT-C programs; the Registered Traveler Act of 2020 (S.3730); implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; and ensuring issuance of work visas (particularly J-1 and H-2B visas). Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Non-immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Reopening international inbound travel; Implementing health and safety standards and protocols.

Implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations; expanding access to the Paycheck Protection Program, SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, Main Street Lending Program, Municipal Liquidity Facility, and Corporate Credit Facility; additional Coronavirus-related economic relief through the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R.7010), a bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (S.4116), a bill to expand eligibility in the Paycheck Protection Program (S.3992), Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 (H.R.6697), the RESTART Act (S.3814), and other efforts to extend and/or expand the Paycheck Protection Program; and emergency economic relief efforts by the Small Business Administration, Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to help distressed businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.

Support for proposals that would reduce the National Park Systems deferred maintenance backlog, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500 and H.R. 1225) Providing funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund; Developing health and safety protocols for reopening public lands to visitors; Communicating public lands reopening plans.

Coronavirus-related economic relief, including legislation to shield businesses from legal liability related to COVID-19; and the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (H.R.7011).

Implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005; accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification services for passenger identification at all ports; infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, including establishing a National Travel Mobility program and funding for the airport improvement program; The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422), The Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500, H.R. 1225) ; The Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.5827); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy; implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748) including distribution of loans and grants to airports and TSA relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses and organizations, and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports and air travelers; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and potential economic recovery legislation providing infrastructure spending and tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit.

Travel visas and work visas (particularly B1/B2, J-1, and H-2B visas); TSA and Customs and Border Protection staffing; the Visit America Act (S.3831); accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification and actions needed to restart air travel, including health and safety measures for airports and air travelers. Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Non-immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak), Proclamation 10014 of April 22, 2020 (Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak).

Enactment and implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), Division A (title II), relating to the business tax relief provisions; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional tac relief for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and potential economic recovery legislation providing tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and the entertainment business expense tax deduction.

Potential economic recovery legislation providing tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and changes to the food and entertainment business expense tax deduction.

DOT discretionary grant programs; infrastructure funding, including the INVEST in America Act (HR.2); America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S.2302); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy; National Park Deferred Maintenance, including the Great American Outdoors Act (S.3422) and Restore Our Parks Acts (S. 500 and H.R. 1225).

FY21 Appropriations regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, and accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification for air travel; Customs and Border Protection Personnel Resources, attrition policy, and hiring goals; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; Opening additional Preclearance sites; promoting and expanding Trusted Traveler Programs; fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit; International inbound travel; Visa Security; B1/2 Visa Interview Wait Times; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; non-immigrant visa policy; Allied Nations Travel Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 2946); Standards and data for biometric identification technology; and Regulations for electronic document collection for REAL ID compliance; and the Southwest Tourism Expansion Act (S.3022/ H.R.5405); and the CARES Act (H.R.748), Division B, relating to delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R.1158) and Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865). DHS RFI, modernizing REAL ID application with technology.

FY21 Appropriations regarding U.S. Open Skies air transport agreements, implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and accelerating the transition to voluntary biometric identification for air travel; Infrastructure funding; Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, establishing a National Travel Mobility program, and funding for the airport improvement program; The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee; Infrastructure Investment Platform - matters relating to transportation infrastructure goals, revenue sources, strategies, and mobility gaps. Deferred Maintenance Road/Bridge Backlog; The Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.5827); America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S.2302); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy; enactment and implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), relating to economic relief to airports and travel-dependent businesses, and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and potential economic recovery legislation providing infrastructure spending and tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit.

Non immigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; J-1 Visas; Passenger Facility Charges; Trusted Traveler Program promotion, including access to Global Entry; Economic Impact of Travel; National Parks; International inbound travel and Chinese Travel; Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019 (H.R. 1996); JOLT Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); non-immigrant visa policy and business travel; Expand travel/tourism promotion funding for coronavirus economic recovery; enactment and implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), Division A (titles I, II, and IV) and Division B (titles VI and XII), relating to economic relief to save travel industry jobs and airports, providing unemployment assistance for furloughed workers, and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; economic relief efforts by the Small Business Administration, Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to help distressed businesses, organizations, and governmental entities; potential economic recovery legislation providing infrastructure spending and tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and the entertainment business expense tax deduction; ; and FY2021 Appropriations, regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification for air travel, maintaining Electronic System for Travel Authorization revenue for Brand USA, increasing H-2B visas for seasonal businesses, H2B visa allocation and issuance reform, reducing National Park deferred maintenance, and promoting State Department review of B1/2 visa interview wait times. Possible legislation setting national standards and leadership for business and leisure travel at the Dept of Commerce.

Infrastructure funding; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, and funding for the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. FY21 Appropriations regarding U.S. Open Skies air transport agreements, implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and accelerating the transition to voluntary biometric identification for air travel; The Trusted Traveler REAL ID Relief Act of 2020 (H.R.5827); and The CARES Act (H.R.748) and potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for airports and aviation-related businesses, and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel.

Visa Security; Electronic System for Travel Authorization; J-1 Visas; Customs and Border Protection staffing; non-immigrant visa policy; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program through the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); and the Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019 (H.R. 1996), regarding renaming the Visa Waiver Program; temporary and seasonal worker visas issuance and allocation reform; Visa issuance, quotas, and caps; DHS Biometric Entry/Exit Activities; and FY2021 Appropriations, regarding renaming the Visa Waiver Program, increasing H-2B visas for seasonal businesses, and promoting State Department review of adequacy of B1/2 visa interview process/resources at consular posts.

Addressing deferred maintenance in the National Parks - S. 500, Restore Our Parks Act; Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225); The Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422); Land and Water Conservation Fund. Federal road/bridge maintenance at DOT; and potential economic recovery legislation providing infrastructure spending.

Restoring the entertainment business expense tax deduction.

DOT discretionary grant programs; Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charge, U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, and establishing a National Travel Mobility program; America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S.2302); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy; FY2021 Appropriations, regarding reducing National Park deferred maintenance; and potential economic recovery legislation providing infrastructure spending.

Enactment and implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), Division A, relating to economic relief to save travel industry jobs and airports; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and economic relief efforts by the Small Business Administration, Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to help distressed businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.

Enactment of the CARES Act (H.R.748), Division A (title II), relating to unemployment assistance for furloughed workers.

Enactment and implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), Division A (titles I, II, and IV), relating to economic relief to save travel industry jobs and airports; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and emergency economic relief efforts by the Small Business Administration, Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to help distressed businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.

FY2021 Appropriations, regarding implementation of the REAL ID Act, renaming the Visa Waiver Program, accelerating CBP and TSAs transition to voluntary biometric identification for air travel, maintaining Electronic System for Travel Authorization revenue for Brand USA, increasing H-2B visas for seasonal businesses, reducing National Park deferred maintenance, and promoting State Department review of B1/2 visa interview wait times; enactment and implementation of The CARES Act (H.R.748), Division A (titles I, II, and IV) and Division B (titles VI and XII), relating to economic relief to save travel industry jobs and airports, providing unemployment assistance for furloughed workers, and delaying implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel; potential coronavirus relief legislation providing additional financial assistance for travel-dependent businesses and nonprofit organizations; and potential economic recovery legislation providing infrastructure spending and tax incentives for travel spending, including a temporary travel tax credit and the entertainment business expense tax deduction.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding; DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, establishing a National Travel Mobility program. America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S.2302); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation. Infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, establishing a National Travel Mobility program, and funding for the airport improvement program. Potential legislation related to labor provisions contained in the U.S.- EU Open Skies agreements and policies related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. Infrastructure Investment Platform - matters relating to transportation infrastructure goals, revenue sources, strategies, and mobility gaps. Deferred Maintenance Road/Bridge Backlog. Implementation of REAL ID Act of 2005; America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S.2302); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation. Infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, and funding for the airport improvement program. Potential legislation related to labor provisions contained in the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreements and policies related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. Implementation of REAL ID Act of 2005; Fair and Open Skies Act (H.R. 3632).

Addressing deferred maintenance in the National Parks - S. 500, Restore Our Parks Act; Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225); LAND Act H.R. 1026; S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. FY20 Interior Appropriations and FY20 Energy & Water Appropriations on issues related to the National Park Service and the Army Corps of Engineers. National Parks Service CUA Rules for Commercial Tour Operations. Land and Water Conservation Fund. Federal road/bridge maintenance at DOT.

FY20 THUD Appropriations, FY20 DHS Appropriations, FY20 CJS Appropriations, FY20 Interior Appropriations, FY20 Energy & Water Appropriations, and FY20 State & Foreign Ops Appropriations-on issues related to international visitation, Customs and Border Protection, TSA, the Visa Waiver Program, Open Skies, transportation infrastructure funding, National Park Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and Brand USA. Implementation of REAL ID Act of 2005.`

Nonimmigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders, FY20 DHS Appropriations, FY20 CJS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Reauthorizing and funding BRAND USA, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas. Passenger Facility Charges, Trusted Traveler Program promotion, FY20 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Economic Impact of Travel. National Parks, International inbound travel and Chinese Travel; Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019 (H.R. 1996); JOLT Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187). Implementation of REAL ID Act of 2005; Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3851); Brand USA Extension Act (S. 2203); Visa application process, non-immigrant visa policy and business travel. Expand travel/tourism promotion.

Visa Security, FY20 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Brand USA, FY20 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Customs and Border Protection staffing, Visa Waiver Program, nonimmigrant visa policy; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; temporary and seasonal worker visas; Visa issuance, quotas, and caps. Emergency Border Supplemental Appropriations; DHS Biometric Entry/Exit Activities. FY20 Labor Appropriations - H2B allocation and cap relief; visa application process, inbound international business visitation and business travel.

FY20 Homeland Security Appropriations; Customs and Border Protection Personnel Resources, attrition policy, and hiring goals; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; Opening additional Preclearance sites, promoting and expanding Trusted Traveler Programs, fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit, Visa Waiver Program enhanced vetting regulations. International inbound travel; Brand USA Reauthorization; Visa Security, FY20 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, FY20 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, nonimmigrant visa policy. Allied Nations Travel Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 2946); Emergency Border Supplemental Appropriations. Implementation of REAL ID Act of 2005; Standards and data for biometric identification technology.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation. Infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, and funding for the airport improvement program. Potential legislation related to labor provisions contained in the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreements and policies related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. Implementation of REAL ID Act of 2005; Fair and Open Skies Act (H.R. 3632).

Addressing deferred maintenance in the National Parks - S. 500, Restore Our Parks Act; Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225); LAND Act H.R. 1026; S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. FY20 Interior Appropriations and FY20 Energy & Water Appropriations on issues related to the National Park Service and the Army Corps of Engineers. National Parks Service CUA Rules for Commercial Tour Operations. Land and Water Conservation Fund.

FY19 Emergency Border Supplemental Appropriations; FY20 THUD Appropriations, FY20 DHS Appropriations, FY20 CJS Appropriations, FY20 Interior Appropriations, FY20 Energy & Water Appropriations, and FY20 State & Foreign Ops Appropriations-on issues related to international visitation, Customs and Border Protection, TSA, the Visa Waiver Program, Open Skies, transportation infrastructure funding, National Park Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and Brand USA. FY20 Labor Appropriations - H2B allocation and cap relief; Implementation of REAL ID Act of 2005.`

FY20 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding; DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, establishing a National Travel Mobility program. America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S.2302); DOTs National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategy.

FY19 Emergency Border Supplemental Appropriations; FY20 THUD Appropriations, FY20 DHS Appropriations, FY20 CJS Appropriations, FY20 Interior Appropriations, FY20 Energy & Water Appropriations, and FY20 State & Foreign Ops Appropriations-on issues related to international visitation, Customs and Border Protection, TSA, the Visa Waiver Program, Open Skies, transportation infrastructure funding, Export Promotion, National Park Service, National Wildlife Refuges, Army Corps of Engineers, and Brand USA.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation. Infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, and funding for the airport improvement program. Potential legislation related to labor provisions contained in the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreements and policies related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK.

Visa Security, FY20 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Brand USA, FY20 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Customs and Border Protection staffing, Visa Waiver Program, nonimmigrant visa policy; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; temporary and seasonal worker visas; Visa issuance, quotas, and caps. Emergency Border Supplemental Appropriations; DHS Biometric Entry/Exit Activities.

FY20 Homeland Security Appropriations; Customs and Border Protection Personnel Resources, attrition policy, and hiring goals; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; Opening additional Preclearance sites, promoting and expanding Trusted Traveler Programs, fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit, Visa Waiver Program enhanced vetting regulations. International inbound travel; Brand USA Reauthorization; Visa Security, FY20 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, FY20 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, nonimmigrant visa policy. Allied Nations Travel Modernization Act of 2019 (H.R. 2946); Emergency Border Supplemental Appropriations.

Nonimmigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders, FY20 DHS Appropriations, FY20 CJS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Reauthorizing and funding BRAND USA, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas. Passenger Facility Charges, Trusted Traveler Program promotion, FY20 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Economic Impact of Travel. National Parks, International inbound travel and Chinese Travel; Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019 (H.R. 1996); JOLT Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187).

Addressing deferred maintenance in the National Parks - S. 500, Restore Our Parks Act; Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225); LAND Act H.R. 1026; S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. FY20 Interior Appropriations and FY20 Energy & Water Appropriations on issues related to the National Park Service and the Army Corps of Engineers. National Parks Service CUA Rules for Commercial Tour Operations.

Visa Security, FY20 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Brand USA, FY20 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Customs and Border Protection staffing, Visa Waiver Program, nonimmigrant visa policy; Expanding the Visa Waiver Program - Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2019 (H.R. 2187); H.R. 1996, Renaming the Visa Waiver Program: Secure Travel Partnership Act of 2019; temporary and seasonal worker visas; Visa issuance, quotas, and caps.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, establishing a National Travel Mobility program, and funding for the airport improvement program. Potential legislation related to labor provisions contained in the U.S.- EU Open Skies agreements and policies related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. Infrastructure Investment Platform - matters relating to transportation infrastructure goals, revenue sources, strategies, and mobility gaps.

Small Business Administration impact on travel industry - Sought information on ways SBA programs or initiatives have helped travel-related businesses. Workforce Challenges in the Travel Industry - consulted with the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Boards Workforce Subcommittee on matters related to automation and seasonal labor shortages.

Nonimmigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders, FY20 DHS Appropriations, FY20 CJS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Reauthorizing and funding BRAND USA, FY20 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas. Passenger Facility Charges, Trusted Traveler Program promotion, FY20 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Economic Impact of Travel. National Parks, International inbound travel, Chinese Travel, the JOLT Act and visa waiver program, H.R. 1996.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding; DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, U.S. DOT discretionary grant programs, establishing a National Travel Mobility program.

FY20 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. Potential infrastructure legislation on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, and funding for the airport improvement program. Potential legislation related to labor provisions contained in the U.S.-EU Open Skies agreements and policies related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK.

Addressing deferred maintenance in the National Parks - S. 500, Restore Our Parks Act; Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act (H.R. 1225); LAND Act H.R. 1026; S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. FY20 Interior Appropriations and FY20 Energy & Water Appropriations on issues related to the National Park Service and the Army Corps of Engineers.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6072, S. 3023) on issues related to surface transportation funding; DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. H.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. Infrastructure spending legislation. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation. Lobbied on infrastructure legislation to boost public and private investment and streamline federal regulations.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6776, S. 3109); Customs and Border Patrol Personnel Resources, attrition policy, and hiring goals; Expanding and renaming the Visa Waiver Program, opening additional preclearance sites, promoting and expanding Trusted Traveler Programs, fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit, Visa Waiver Program enhanced vetting regulations. The Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2825); The Faster Act (H.R. 2514); TSA Precheck Program; DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017, (H.R. 1249); The TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 1309); TSA Modernization Act (S. 1872); International inbound travel; Brand USA Reauthorization; Visa Security, Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 5952, S. 3072), Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Visa Waiver Program, nonimmigrant visa policy, JOLT Act of 2018 (H.R. 6618).

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6072, S. 3023) on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; U.S. Open Skies agreements; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, on issues related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers. 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997).

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6072, S. 3023) on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges/ NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, on issues related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers. 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997).

Nonimmigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6776, S. 3109), Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 5952, S. 3072), Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Reauthorizing and funding BRAND USA, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas. Passenger Facility Charges, Trusted Traveler Program promotion, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6385, S. 3108), Economic Impact of Travel. National Parks, International inbound travel, Chinese Travel, JOLT Act of 2018 (H.R. 6618) and visa waiver program.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6776, S. 3109), Electronic System for Travel Authorization fees, Reauthorizing and funding BRAND USA, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 5952, S. 3072), Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6385, S. 3108), Survey of International Air Travelers, J1 visas.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6776, S. 3109), Electronic System for Travel Authorization fees, Reauthorizing and funding BRAND USA, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 5952, S. 3072), Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6385, S. 3108), Survey of International Air Travelers, J1 visas.

Visa Security, Immigration and Travel Executive Orders, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6776, S. 3109), Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Brand USA, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 5952, S. 3072), Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Customs and Border Protection staffing, Visa Waiver Program, nonimmigrant visa policy, JOLT Act of 2018 (H.R. 6618). Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6385, S. 3108); Temporary and seasonal worker visas; Visa issuance, quotas, and caps.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6776, S. 3109); Customs and Border Patrol Personnel Resources, attrition policy, and hiring goals; Expanding and renaming the Visa Waiver Program, opening additional preclearance sites, promoting and expanding Trusted Traveler Programs, fully implementing and allocating resources for biometric entry-exit, Visa Waiver Program enhanced vetting regulations. The Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2825); The Faster Act (H.R. 2514); TSA Precheck Program; DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017, (H.R. 1249); The TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 1309); TSA Modernization Act (S. 1872); International inbound travel; Brand USA Reauthorization; Visa Security, Electronic System for Travel Authorization; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 5952, S. 3072), Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Visa Waiver Program, nonimmigrant visa policy, JOLT Act of 2018 (H.R. 6618).

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6072, S. 3023) on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; U.S. Open Skies agreements; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, on issues related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers. 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997).

National Labor Relations Board and Joint Employer Standards, Stronger Patents Act of 2018 (H.R. 5340) and the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act (H.R. 6370).

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (H.R. 6072, S. 3023) on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges/ NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, on issues related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers. 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997).

FY19 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding; DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. H.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. Infrastructure spending legislation. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation. Lobbied on infrastructure legislation to boost public and private investment and streamline federal regulations.

FY19 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization fees, Brand USA, FY19 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J1 visas.

Visa Security, Immigration and Travel Executive Orders, FY19 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Brand USA, FY19 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Customs and Border Protection staffing, Visa Waiver Program, nonimmigrant visa policy. Department of State's enhanced vetting regulations; temporary and seasonal worker visas, H1B, H2B; Visa issuance, quotas, and caps.

FY19 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges/ NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, on issues related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers. 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997).

FY19 THUD Appropriations on provisions related to transportation and infrastructure funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements; and government travel issues. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; U.S. Open Skies agreements; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to U.S. Open Skies agreements. H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to the authorization period for the committee. U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the UAE, the EU, and the UK. H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, on issues related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers. 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997).

Nonimmigrant visas, Visa and Travel Executive Orders, FY19 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Brand USA, FY19 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas. Passenger Facility Charges, Trusted Traveler Program promotion, FY19 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Economic Impact of Travel.

Addressing National Parks deferred maintenance; National Park Service Legacy Act H.R.2584/S.751

FY18 THUD Appropriations on the passenger facility charge; air traffic control funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the U.A.E., the United Kingdom, and the European Union; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. Lobbied on H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding; DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. H.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation. Lobbied in favor of infrastructure legislation to boost public and private investment and streamline federal regulations.

FY18 THUD Appropriations on the passenger facility charge; air traffic control funding; U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar, the U.A.E., the United Kingdom, and the European Union; air service development and government travel issues. H.R. 2997, the 21st Century AIRR Act and S. 1405, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017 on provisions related to airport financing, the Passenger Facility Charges, NextGen air traffic control system; the airport improvement program; DOT air service development programs. H.R. 2150, the Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act on provisions related to the DOT process to grant foreign air carrier permits. .H.R. 1265, the Investing in America: Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act on issues related to the passenger facility charge and the airport improvement program. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related airport funding, air service development, federal, state and local transportation planning; and air traffic control reform. Airline competition; international airline alliance; anti-trust immunity; and air service development issues. Lobbied on H.R. 5000, the Free to Fly Act, related to changes to the federal limitations on foreign investment in U.S. passenger carriers. FY18 THUD Appropriations on issues related to surface transportation funding; DOT discretionary grant programs; and government travel issues. H.R. 1664, the Investing in America: Penny for Progress Act. Highway Trust Fund solvency. The National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure on issues related to surface transportation funding, federal, state and local transportation planning; and high priority transportation projects for travel and tourism facilitation. Lobbied in favor of infrastructure legislation to boost public and private investment and streamline federal regulations.

National Defense Authorization Act, Joint Travel Regulations

Visa Security, Immigration and Travel Executive Orders, FY18 DHS Appropriations, Electronic System for Travel Authorization, Brand USA, FY18 Omnibus Appropriation Bill, FY18 Commerce Department Budget, Survey of International Air Travelers, J-1 Visas, Customs and Border Protection staffing

NLRB and Joint Employer Standards, Entrepreneurship Act (Patent Act) and the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters (TROL) Act.

H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017; S.1872, TSA Modernization Act

Puerto Rico, Harvey disaster funding, TSA electronic ban, Visa Waiver Program, Visa security, Border security, CBP air investment at Ports of Entry, travel executive orders on visa processing, extreme vetting rule, Brand USA. H.R. 2825, the Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R. 2514, the Faster Act; S. 763, Surface and Maritime Security Act; TSA Precheck Program; CBP Airport Operations and Staffing; H.R. 1249, DHS Multiyear Acquisition Strategy Act of 2017; H.R. 1309, the TSA Administrator Modernization Act; H.R. 1353, Transparency in Technological Acquisitions Act; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Global Entry; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control; Biometric Exit; The Visa Waiver Program; H.R. 158, The Cory Jones Act; HR1309, TSA Administrator Modernization Act of 2017; S.1872, TSA Modernization Act. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, on issues related to the June 21, 2017 Executive Order amending Executive Order 13597 on visa processing. Lobbied the same entities on the visa waiver program including inclusion of Poland in the Visa Waiver Program as well as general expansion. Lobbied same entities on expansion of Global Entry, pre-clearance, and the plan to deploy biometric exit at ports of entry. Lobbied Congress, the White House, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security on general international in-bound travel issues and promotion, security policies and the intersection of those policies with travel, in-bound facilitation messaging, and other efforts to promote in-bound international travel to the United States. Lobbied additionally on promotion and reauthorization of Brand USA and the Presidents FY2018 budget request. Lobbied on laptop restrictions for in-bound travelers including the recent proposal by DHS to limit technology on airplanes, as well as general lobbying cybersecurity and data breach rules for businesses and corporations, lobbied on Presidents executive order and similar initiatives on travel to the United States by international visitors, as well as education on the intersections between travel and terror threats.

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