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S. 1023:
Travel Promotion Act of 2009
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the Senate ("S."). A bill must be passed by both the Senate and House and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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A bill to establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States.

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedMay 12, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeMay 20, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (63 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed SenateSep 9, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: House Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill has been passed in the Senate. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the House. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the House, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 9:13AM]
Last Action:
Sep 10, 2009: Held at the desk. (This generally refers to a Senate bill passed by the Senate but not yet referred to a committee in the House.)
Related:
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Votes:
Sep 9, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 79 Ayes, 19 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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