2025 · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Filed by U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION.
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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. Issues related to Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Issues related to transportation planning and preparation for host cities including, S. 1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025.
Literal federal measure citations: S. 1218
Legislative proposals to reduce visa interview wait times for large international events hosted in the U.S. Administration efforts to reduce visa interview wait times, including a dedicated application process for time-sensitive business travelers and proposals to streamline visa processing for global sports events hosted in the U.S. Proposals to expand and modernize the H-2B visa program, language in FY26 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. Proposals to increase non-immigrant visa fees included in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Proposals to require a sports diplomacy strategy to leverage the upcoming U.S. hosted mega events including H.R. 5021, the American Decade of Sports Act. Proposals to reauthorize the U.S. Department of State, including H.R. 5300, the Department of State Policy Provisions Act.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1, H.R. 5021, H.R. 5300
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.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1, S. 1691, H.R. 1, S. 1678, H.R. 1, H.R. 1, H.R. 5061
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.
Literal federal measure citations: S. 314, H.R. 1479, S. 195, H.R. 617, H.R. 1
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.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1
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.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1
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.
Literal federal measure citations: S. 1547, S. 949, H.R. 3555
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