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-534
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2018-06-05
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Travel and tourism
Latest action: action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2998; text: CR S2994)

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-06-05
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week. Commends travel and tourism industry employees for their important contributions to the United States. </p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 534 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2018 Mr. Heller (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Blunt ) 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 ( Public Law 98–178 ; 97 Stat. 1126), on November 29, 1983, which recognized the value of travel and tourism; Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 6 through May 12, 2018; Whereas more than 500 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; Whereas the travel and tourism industry supports 15,600,000 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 service export industry in the United States; and (2) generates a trade surplus balance of approximately $84,000,000,000; Whereas the travel and tourism industry 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 $2,400,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and communities in the United States; 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 important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for important contributions to the United States.