TOURIST TRADE

Bills and resolutions

Beaches: assure that recreation benefits are accorded the same weight as hurricane, storm damage, and environmental restoration benefits (see H.R. 3842), H686 [5MR]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of Connecticut and Massachusetts (see H.R. 4721), H2470 [14MY]

Corps of Engineers: treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 2636), S5696 [18JN]

Crime: treatment of crimes involving the transportation of persons and sex tourism (see H.R. 4477), H1410 [17AP]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 5022), H4068 [26JN]

Economy: recognize importance of surface transportation infrastructure and contributions of trucking, rail, and passenger transit industries to economic well being of the U.S. (see H. Res. 567), H6926 [1OC]

Embassies: provide full and complete protection to certain U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad (see S. Con. Res. 157), S10888 [13NO]

History: support the celebration of the anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 1854 (see H. Con. Res. 455), H5997 [26JY]

Immigration: reaffirm historic treatment of part-time commuter students from Canada and Mexico as temporary visitors for purposes of entry into the U.S. (see H.R. 5288), H5995 [26JY]

Indonesia: condemn bombings in Bali, extend condolences to victims and their families, and stand in solidarity with Australia in war on terrorism (see S. Res. 345, 350), S10677 [17OC]

Mexico: address San Diego long-range sportfishing fleet rights to fish waters near the Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico (see H. Res. 570), H7018 [3OC]

National Park Service: enhance the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program (see S. 2473), S4064 [8MY]

National Tourism Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 108), S3953 [7MY]

———observance (see H. Con. Res. 397), H2164 [7MY]

Public lands: exempt local residents in fee demonstration areas from fees imposed under the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program (see S. 2015), S1935 [14MR]

Ships and vessels: permit the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports by certain foreign-flag vessels and encourage U.S.-flag vessels to participate in such transportation (see H.R. 5509), H6926 [1OC]

States: encourage people to rediscover attractions in the States in which they live (see H. Con. Res. 342), H737 [6MR]

Taxation: treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 4374), H1336 [16AP]

Washington County, UT: recreational and visitor facilities construction funding (see H.R. 3848), H687 [5MR]

Declarations

Ski Industry Climate Change Policy, E1813 [11OC]

Letters

Refundable tax credit for recreational travel, and deductions for business meals and entertainment expenses, and travel expenses, of a spouse during business travel: Jonathan Tisch, Travel Business Roundtable (organization), S265 [4FE]

Lists

Travel Business Roundtable (organization), S265 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Broward County, FL: National Association of Counties Achievement Award recipient, E1373 [25JY]

Colorado: encourage tourism, H4342 [8JY], E1092 [19JN]

Crime: treatment of crimes involving the transportation of persons and sex tourism (H.R. 4477), H3884-H3886 [25JN]

Cuba: condition lifting of travel restrictions on certification that Cuba is not developing or providing technology to terrorists for biological weapons and is not providing support or sanctuary to terrorists, H5246, H5267-H5273, H5291-H5293 [23JY]

———lift travel restrictions, H5246, H5247, H5248, H5293-H5298 [23JY], H5346 [24JY], E1363 [25JY]

District of Columbia: encourage Members of Congress to promote resumption of tourism in the Nation's Capital, H49 [24JA], H236 [12FE]

———require congressional approval for any construction or improvements to Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, H4850 [17JY]

———tribute to Dragon Boat Festival, E884 [22MY]

Economy: recognize importance of surface transportation infrastructure and contributions of trucking, rail, and passenger transit industries to economic well being of the U.S. (H. Res. 567), H6932 [2OC], H7133-H7135 [7OC]

Guam: economic assistance relative to role in any U.S. use of force against Iraq, H6967 [2OC]

Hilton Guam Resort and Spa: anniversary, E49 [29JA]

HMSHost Corp.: tribute, E983 [7JN]

Indonesia: condemn bombings in Bali and extend condolences to victims and their families, E1894 [17OC]

INS: limit time that foreigners can stay in the U.S. to 30 days, H1667 [25AP]

National Park Service: funding, H4851, H4859 [17JY]

National Ski Areas Association: adoption of climate change policy to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on the ski industry, E1813 [11OC]

Pine Mountain, GA: anniversary of Callaway Gardens resort, E608 [23AP], E665 [30AP]

Washington County, UT: recreational and visitor facilities construction funding (H.R. 3848), H1098, H1099 [9AP], E500 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: provide loan guarantees to travel agencies, car rental companies, and businesses in the ancillary airline industry that have been affected by terrorist attacks, S324 [5FE]

Indonesia: condemn bombings in Bali, extend condolences to victims and their families, and stand in solidarity with Australia in war on terrorism (S. Res. 350), S10746 [17OC]

———condemn bombings in Bali and extend condolences to victims and their families, S10642 [17OC]

National Park Service: enhance the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program (S. 2473), S4066 [8MY], S4661 [22MY]

———funding, S8417-S8418 [10SE]

National Tourism Week: designate (S. Con. Res. 108), S3977 [7MY]

Public lands: exempt local residents in fee demonstration areas from fees imposed under the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program (S. 2015), S1937 [14MR]

Taxation: provide refundable credit for recreational travel, increase deduction for business meals and entertainment expenses, and restore deduction for travel expenses of a spouse during business travel, S264-S266 [4FE], S324 [5FE]

Reports filed

Sex Tourism Prohibition Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4477) (H. Rept. 107-525), H3858 [24JN]

Washington County, UT, Recreational and Visitor Facilities Construction Funding: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3848) (H. Rept. 107-385), H1151 [9AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 567, recognize importance of surface transportation infrastructure and contributions of trucking, rail, and passenger transit industries to economic well being of the U.S., H7133 [7OC]

H.R. 3848, Washington County, UT, recreational and visitor facilities construction funding, H1098 [9AP]

H.R. 4477, Sex Tourism Prohibition Improvement Act, H3884 [25JN]

S. 2015, Host Community Fairness Act, S1938 [14MR]

S. 2473, Recreational Fee Authority Act, S4067 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 108, National Tourism Week, S3965, S3977 [7MY]

S. Con. Res. 157, provide full and complete protection to certain U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad, S10893 [13NO]

S. Res. 345, condemn bombings in Bali, extend condolences to victims and their families, and stand in solidarity with Australia in war on terrorism, S10729 [17OC]

S. Res. 350, condemn bombings in Bali, extend condolences to victims and their families, and stand in solidarity with Australia in war on terrorism, S10732, S10746 [17OC]