H.R. 3670 (110th): Improving Public Diplomacy through International Travel Act

Introduced:
Sep 26, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA17]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 26, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 26, 2007
Cosponsors
23 cosponsors (18D, 5R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To direct the Secretary of State to enhance diplomatic relations with foreign countries and to promote domestic business interests abroad by establishing a grant program to promote international travel to the United States.

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Last updated Sep 26, 2007.
6 pages

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9/26/2007--Introduced.
Improving Public Diplomacy through International Travel Act - Directs the Secretary of State to enhance diplomatic relations with foreign countries and promote domestic business interests abroad by establishing a grant program to promote international travel to the United States. Directs a grant recipient to develop a promotion program to encourage international travel to the United States and to effectively communicate U.S. entry requirements, including required documentation, fees, and processes. Sets forth the following market phase-ins: (1) year one, Canada; (2) year two, Canada and Mexico; (3) year three, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom; (4) year four, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Japan; and (5) year five, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. Reserves 20% of grant funds for promotion programs for destinations that lack the resources to market themselves internationally.

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