[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 72 (Thursday, April 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E555-E556]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               U.S. WANTS TO COMPETE FOR A WORLD EXPO ACT

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                               speech of

                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, it's been more than three decades since the 
United States hosted a World's Fair, even as there has been a recent 
upsurge in local and national interest to do so. Under rules from the 
Bureau of International Expositions, the U.S. is effectively prevented 
from hosting Expos and World's Fairs because we are no longer a part of 
the organization.
  That's why I'm joining with my fellow Minnesotans, led by Congressman 
Emmer, and a bipartisan coalition to authorize the U.S. to rejoin the 
BIE. This effort also urges U.S. government assistance in advancing 
Minnesota's bid to host EXPO 2023.
  I believe my home state of Minnesota is the perfect place to usher in 
a new era for American membership in the BIE. Business, civic, and 
community leaders in Minnesota have already created the Minnesota's 
World's Fair Bid Committee to start preparing for this unique 
opportunity to show what our state, our region, and our country have to 
offer.
  We should work with the appropriate federal departments and agencies, 
and take the necessary steps to ensure the United States rejoins the 
BIE so that we are not at a disadvantage and so our great cities and 
states can experience being on display on the world stage.

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