[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 1, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H2400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   URGING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR A GOOD JOBS MEASURE, THE TRAVEL AND 
                           TOURISM RELIEF ACT

  (Mr. ROTH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, I have a proposal I think can bring our 
liberal and conservative friends together, because if we want to do 
something for working people in America, if we want to create jobs, 
jobs, jobs, I have a bill for us to sign onto. I am introducing the 
Travel and Tourism Relief Act.
  The travel and tourism business is the second largest employer in 
America. More than 11 million people in this country are employed 
directly or indirectly by the tourism, and travel and tourism industry 
amounts to nearly 15 percent of America's gross domestic product, 
generating more than $800 billion a year in expenditures.
  Travel and tourism is the Nation's single largest export. More than 
50 million visitors come to the United States each year, generating 
about $71 billion in revenues. With taxes at their current level, 
tourism also generates approximately $50 billion for the State and 
local governments.
  Under my bill, Mr. Speaker, the travel and tourism industry will grow 
and it will help our local communities. I urge my colleagues on both 
sides of the aisle to support our working people and small business 
owners by backing the Travel and Tourism Relief Act. Together we can 
secure a prosperous future for communities across America.
  Mr. Speaker, this bill helps kids. This bill helps moms and dads. 
Rather than a government handout, this bill creates jobs for the 
American people. I ask Members to sign on.


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