A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-171
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-05-17
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Travel and tourism
Latest action: action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3021; text as passed Senate: CR S3020)

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-05-17
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week.</p>

action_date: 2017-05-17
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</p> <p>Supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week.</p> <p>Commends travel and tourism industry employees for their important contributions to the United States.</p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 171 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 17, 2017 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Schatz , and Mr. Heller ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 through the enactment of the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week , approved November 29, 1983 ( Public Law 98–178 ; 97 Stat. 1126), which recognized the value of travel and tourism; Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 7 through May 13, 2017; Whereas more than 400 celebrations throughout the United States are scheduled in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week; Whereas 1 out of every 9 jobs in the United States depends on travel and tourism and the travel and tourism industry supports 15,300,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and all the territories of the United States; Whereas international travel to the United States— (1) is the single largest export industry in the United States; and (2) generates a trade surplus balance of approximately $87,000,000,000; Whereas the travel and tourism industry, Congress, and the President have worked to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other countries; Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United States by generating nearly $2,300,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and its communities; and Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week; (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for their important contributions to the United States.